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Dear Margate Families
Summer is an important time for each of us It is an opportunity to rest and relax with our families and friends Even though it is a much deserved time of rest it is also vitally important that we maintain learning for our panthers Daily work in Reading Writing Mathematics and Science is critical Vacations and special events also contribute to the learning environment It is our sincere hope that you spend time this summer continuing your childrsquos learning progression The summer packet attached provides you with resources suggestions and activities to maintain this important learning As always the best practice for reading is to read each day for at minimum 30 minutes Please turn in all assignments to your childrsquos teacher in the fall
May you have a blessed restful relaxing enjoyable and fun-filled summer
Sincerely
Thomas Schroeder amp Vicki Flournoy
Fifth Grade Summer Learning Packet
JUST READ FLORIDA 2016 SUMMER LITERACY ADVENTURE
Floridarsquos First Lady Ann Scott and the Florida Department of Education have partnered with the Florida Lottery and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to announce the 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure Literacy experts and educators agree that children of all ages need to be read to read by themselves and talk about the books they have read during the summer Your studentrsquos summer reading and book discussions will help maintain reading skills improve reading fluency and provide the opportunity to learn new vocabulary and concepts Most importantly when parents and children enjoy summer reading together children develop a love of books and reading that lasts a lifetime According to research by Richard Allington (2007) by the time a struggling reader reaches middle school summer reading loss has accumulated to a two-year lag in reading achievement Researchers also conclude that two-thirds of the ninth-grade reading achievement gap can be explained by summer learning loss Letrsquos work together to help students in Florida stay on track and not lose valuable ground in reading The 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure is geared to help children stay on target motivated and excited about reading and literacy During summer vacation it is important for students of all ages and reading levels to spend time reading and writing on a regular basis To make reading even more exciting we are challenging all of our statersquos students to pledge to read as many books as possible throughout the summer break and I hope that you will encourage all of the teachers students and parents in your school to participate Each student can fill out his or her pledge on the Just Read Florida website at Summer Literacy Pledge Following the summer break the department will recognize the top 10 schools with the highest percentage of participation The school whose students read the most books will receive a surprise visit from First Lady Ann Scott In addition to this challenge here are some suggestions and resources for you as the district literacy leader to share with administrators reading coaches and teachers in every school in your community to encourage reading Thank you for your continued efforts to provide Floridarsquos students the resources and support they need to be successful in school and in life 2016 SUMMER LITERACY ADVENTURE SUGGESTIONS AND RESOURCES bull Provide tips to parents for summer reading (See Parent Tips for Summer Reading attachment) bull Use up any remaining ParentndashTeacher Organizational funds at the school or district levels by providing summer book-
packs Book-packs include age-appropriate books at the studentrsquos reading level with follow-up activities for students to complete during the summer break
bull Materials that support the themes of STEM (science technology engineering and mathematics) bull Materials that foster parental involvement reinforce learning at home and support Florida Standards and bull Resources that include when possible online engagement
bull Consider having ldquoOpen Library Nightsrdquo at your schools where children and parents can come and check out books and read at the school library Media specialists may want to track grade-level participation and recognize these childrengrades at a schoolwide 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure Celebration
bull Consider allowing children to use classroom library books or media center books as tools to meet the Summer Literacy Adventure challenge Books can be checked out during summer library hours
Take the Summer Literacy Adventure pledge at httpapp1fldoeorgCommunicationsFormsSummerLitAdventureaspx
State Board of Education Pam Stewart Commissioner of Education
Marva Johnson Chair John R Padget Vice Chair Members Gary Chartrand Tom Grady Rebecca Fishman Lipsey Michael Olenick Andy Tuck
Contact Information Hope Colle
MEMORANDUM 850-245-0503 HopeCollefldoeorg DPS 2016-48
TO School District Superintendents
FROM Hershel Lyons
DATE May 13 2016
SUBJECT 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure
Floridarsquos First Lady Ann Scott and the Florida Department of Education have partnered with the Florida Lottery and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to announce the 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure As summer is fast approaching we encourage schools students and parents to prepare for the summer break by participating in this fun challenge designed to help our statersquos students maintain and improve their reading skills throughout the summer months Reading is a critical component of the learning process and it is important that students and their families make reading a part of their daily routines even when school is not in session
To make reading even more exciting we are challenging all of our statersquos students to pledge to read as many books as possible throughout the summer break and I hope that you will encourage all of the teachers students and parents in your schools to participate Each student can fill out his or her pledge on the Just Read Florida website at Summer Literacy Pledge Following the summer break the department will recognize the top 10 schools with the highest percentage of participation The school whose students read the most books will receive a surprise visit from First Lady Ann Scott
Attached you will find additional information and resources to share with your school leaders and parents Thank you for your support of literacy and the children of Florida
HLhc
Attachment
cc K-12 District Reading Contacts
HERSHEL LYONSCHANCELLOR OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
wwwfldoeorg 325 W Gaines Street‐ Suite 1502 | Tallahassee FL 32399‐0400 | 850‐245‐0509
DEAR FAMILY
As many of you are planning for your summer activities for your children we want you to remember to encourage your children to read over the summer break Reading for the sake of reading will allow children to explore summer from home on the road on vacation or from their own backyard
Many children forget what theyrsquove learned during the school year while on summer break This ldquoachievement lossrdquo is also known as the summer slide Keeping your kidsrsquo engaged with reading over the summer months will help maintain their academic edge and reduce the summer slide Children who do not read over the summer could potentially lose more than 2 months of reading achievement and unfortunately summer reading loss is cumulative
Good News Margate Elementary encourages reading over the summer by providing your child access to myON an online personalized collection of more than 5000 digital books that can be read on computers laptops and other devices anytime anyplace We hope you enjoy the 2016 Summer Reading Program
Your children can now read with myON over the summer amp choose the books that they are interested in
wwwmyONcom
School Margate Elementary School
Username Student Number
Password Birthday mmddyyyy
HAPPY READING
Sincerely
Patti Moore
Literacy Coach
Dear Parents and Guardians We are very excited to announce that our math program called Reflex will continue to be available for the summer It is important to continue to work on math during the summer months Reflex is a game-based system that helps students with math fact fluency Over the course of a studentrsquos first few sessions Reflex learns which facts and fact families the student is not yet fluent with and it uses this information when making instructional decisions for that student This means that students wonrsquot spend time learning facts that they already know Reflex is a web based program which means students can access the online system anywhere they have internet It is also available for use on the ipad
wwwreflexmathcom My user name is__________________ My password is ___________________
____ Read one book from the suggested reading list every two weeks
____ Record the titles authors and pages read on your reading log
____ Complete an assigned activity for each book read
____ Write a letter to your new teacher in cursive writing
____ Use the scientific process to complete a science activity Record
the steps on the Science Lab Report
____ Practice addition subtraction multiplication and division facts
____ Maintain and build your reading skills on the internet program
myON (httpswwwmyOncom)
Username Student Number Password (Birthdate) mmddyyyy
1 Choose a problem
State the problem as a question 2 Research
your problem Read get advice and make observations
3 Develop a hypothesis
Make a prediction about what will happen
4 Design an experiment
Plan how you will test your hypothesis
5 Test your hypothesis
Conduct the experiment and record the data
6 Organize your data
Create a chart or graph of your data
7 Draw conclusions Analyze your data and
summarize your findings
Science Lab Report
Question_______________________________
______________________________________
Research______________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Hypothesis _____________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Experiment Materials _____________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Experiment Procedure_____________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Experiment Observations __________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Organize Your Data Create a chart or graph of
your data and attach it to this sheet
Conclusions ____________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Summer Reading Log
Date Title amp Author Pages Read
Let Me Introduce Myself
Using the friendly letter template below tell your new teacher all about yourself Pleasemake sure to write this letter in cursive writing
Summer of 2016Dear Fifth Grade Teacher____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Sincerely yours
Fifth Grade Common Core
Suggested Reading List for ELA Literature
Alicersquos Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)
The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
The Black Stallion (Walter Farley)
The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupeacutery)
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt)
Zlateh the Goat (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
MC Higgins the Great (Virginia Hamilton)
The Birchbark House (Louise Erdrich)
Bud Not Buddy (Christopher Paul Curtis)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Grace Lin)
Poetry
ldquoThe Echoing Greenrdquo (William Blake)
ldquoThe New Colossusrdquo (Emma Lazarus)
ldquoCasey at the Batrdquo (Ernest Lawrence Thayer)
ldquoA Bird Came Down the Walkrdquo (Emily Dickinson)
ldquoFogrdquo (Carl Sandburg)
ldquoDust of Snowrdquo (Robert Frost)
ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood and the Wolfrdquo (Roald Dahl)
ldquoThey Were My Peoplerdquo (Grace Nichols)
ldquoWords Free As Confettirdquo (Pat Mora)
Informational Texts
Discovering Mars The Amazing Story of the Red Planet (Melvin Berger)
Letrsquos Investigate Marvelously Meaningful Maps (Madelyn Wood Carlisle)
Hurricanes Earthrsquos Mightiest Storms (Patricia Lauber)
The Kidrsquos Guide to Money Earning It Saving It Spending It Growing It Sharing It (Steve
Otfinoski)
Toys Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions (Don Wulffson)
Good Pet Bad Pet (Elizabeth Schleichert)
Ancient Mound Builders (E Barrie Kavash)
About Time A First Look at Time and Clocks (Bruce Koscielniak)
England the Land (Erinn Banting)
A History of US (Joy Hakim)
My Librarian Is a Camel How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World (Margriet
Ruurs)
Horses (Seymour Simon)
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Sy
Montgomery)
Volcanoes (Simon Seymour)
We Are the Ship The Story of Negro League Baseball (Kadir Nelson)
Kenyarsquos Long Dry Season (Nellie Gonzalez Cutler)
Seeing Eye to Eye (Leslie Hall)
Telescopes (Colin A Ronan)
Underground Railroad (Henrietta Buckmaster)
Better Than a Book Report Choose one activity for each book you read this summer
_____ Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing the main
character from the story Write a list of questions
and the responses you think the character would give
_____ Design a bookmark that advertises the book Write
the title the authors name and a summary of the
book on the bookmark Also add an illustration of
an important scene from the book
_____ Find 15 new vocabulary words in the book Create
a glossary in which you define each word and draw
illustrations to go with the definitions
_____ Write an acrostic poem to represent the main
character of your book To do this write the
letters in the characters name vertically on a
sheet of paper Then after each letter write
an adjective describing the character that begins
with that letter
_____ For a non-fiction book create a KWL In the first
column write What I Know in the second What
I Want to Know and in the last What I Learned
_____ Using a Venn Diagram explain the similarities and
differences in the personalities or character traits
of two of the main characters in your book
_____ Write a short commercial advertising the book Be
sure to include the title and the authors name
Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Page2
Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
Page3
Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
Page4
Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
Page5
Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
Page6
Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
Page7
Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
Page8
Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
Page9
Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
Page10
Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
Page11
Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
Page12
Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
Page13
Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
Page14
Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
Page15
Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
Page16
Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
Page17
Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
Page18
Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
Page22
Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
Page23
Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
Page32
Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
Go OnPage 4
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
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3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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JUST READ FLORIDA 2016 SUMMER LITERACY ADVENTURE
Floridarsquos First Lady Ann Scott and the Florida Department of Education have partnered with the Florida Lottery and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to announce the 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure Literacy experts and educators agree that children of all ages need to be read to read by themselves and talk about the books they have read during the summer Your studentrsquos summer reading and book discussions will help maintain reading skills improve reading fluency and provide the opportunity to learn new vocabulary and concepts Most importantly when parents and children enjoy summer reading together children develop a love of books and reading that lasts a lifetime According to research by Richard Allington (2007) by the time a struggling reader reaches middle school summer reading loss has accumulated to a two-year lag in reading achievement Researchers also conclude that two-thirds of the ninth-grade reading achievement gap can be explained by summer learning loss Letrsquos work together to help students in Florida stay on track and not lose valuable ground in reading The 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure is geared to help children stay on target motivated and excited about reading and literacy During summer vacation it is important for students of all ages and reading levels to spend time reading and writing on a regular basis To make reading even more exciting we are challenging all of our statersquos students to pledge to read as many books as possible throughout the summer break and I hope that you will encourage all of the teachers students and parents in your school to participate Each student can fill out his or her pledge on the Just Read Florida website at Summer Literacy Pledge Following the summer break the department will recognize the top 10 schools with the highest percentage of participation The school whose students read the most books will receive a surprise visit from First Lady Ann Scott In addition to this challenge here are some suggestions and resources for you as the district literacy leader to share with administrators reading coaches and teachers in every school in your community to encourage reading Thank you for your continued efforts to provide Floridarsquos students the resources and support they need to be successful in school and in life 2016 SUMMER LITERACY ADVENTURE SUGGESTIONS AND RESOURCES bull Provide tips to parents for summer reading (See Parent Tips for Summer Reading attachment) bull Use up any remaining ParentndashTeacher Organizational funds at the school or district levels by providing summer book-
packs Book-packs include age-appropriate books at the studentrsquos reading level with follow-up activities for students to complete during the summer break
bull Materials that support the themes of STEM (science technology engineering and mathematics) bull Materials that foster parental involvement reinforce learning at home and support Florida Standards and bull Resources that include when possible online engagement
bull Consider having ldquoOpen Library Nightsrdquo at your schools where children and parents can come and check out books and read at the school library Media specialists may want to track grade-level participation and recognize these childrengrades at a schoolwide 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure Celebration
bull Consider allowing children to use classroom library books or media center books as tools to meet the Summer Literacy Adventure challenge Books can be checked out during summer library hours
Take the Summer Literacy Adventure pledge at httpapp1fldoeorgCommunicationsFormsSummerLitAdventureaspx
State Board of Education Pam Stewart Commissioner of Education
Marva Johnson Chair John R Padget Vice Chair Members Gary Chartrand Tom Grady Rebecca Fishman Lipsey Michael Olenick Andy Tuck
Contact Information Hope Colle
MEMORANDUM 850-245-0503 HopeCollefldoeorg DPS 2016-48
TO School District Superintendents
FROM Hershel Lyons
DATE May 13 2016
SUBJECT 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure
Floridarsquos First Lady Ann Scott and the Florida Department of Education have partnered with the Florida Lottery and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to announce the 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure As summer is fast approaching we encourage schools students and parents to prepare for the summer break by participating in this fun challenge designed to help our statersquos students maintain and improve their reading skills throughout the summer months Reading is a critical component of the learning process and it is important that students and their families make reading a part of their daily routines even when school is not in session
To make reading even more exciting we are challenging all of our statersquos students to pledge to read as many books as possible throughout the summer break and I hope that you will encourage all of the teachers students and parents in your schools to participate Each student can fill out his or her pledge on the Just Read Florida website at Summer Literacy Pledge Following the summer break the department will recognize the top 10 schools with the highest percentage of participation The school whose students read the most books will receive a surprise visit from First Lady Ann Scott
Attached you will find additional information and resources to share with your school leaders and parents Thank you for your support of literacy and the children of Florida
HLhc
Attachment
cc K-12 District Reading Contacts
HERSHEL LYONSCHANCELLOR OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
wwwfldoeorg 325 W Gaines Street‐ Suite 1502 | Tallahassee FL 32399‐0400 | 850‐245‐0509
DEAR FAMILY
As many of you are planning for your summer activities for your children we want you to remember to encourage your children to read over the summer break Reading for the sake of reading will allow children to explore summer from home on the road on vacation or from their own backyard
Many children forget what theyrsquove learned during the school year while on summer break This ldquoachievement lossrdquo is also known as the summer slide Keeping your kidsrsquo engaged with reading over the summer months will help maintain their academic edge and reduce the summer slide Children who do not read over the summer could potentially lose more than 2 months of reading achievement and unfortunately summer reading loss is cumulative
Good News Margate Elementary encourages reading over the summer by providing your child access to myON an online personalized collection of more than 5000 digital books that can be read on computers laptops and other devices anytime anyplace We hope you enjoy the 2016 Summer Reading Program
Your children can now read with myON over the summer amp choose the books that they are interested in
wwwmyONcom
School Margate Elementary School
Username Student Number
Password Birthday mmddyyyy
HAPPY READING
Sincerely
Patti Moore
Literacy Coach
Dear Parents and Guardians We are very excited to announce that our math program called Reflex will continue to be available for the summer It is important to continue to work on math during the summer months Reflex is a game-based system that helps students with math fact fluency Over the course of a studentrsquos first few sessions Reflex learns which facts and fact families the student is not yet fluent with and it uses this information when making instructional decisions for that student This means that students wonrsquot spend time learning facts that they already know Reflex is a web based program which means students can access the online system anywhere they have internet It is also available for use on the ipad
wwwreflexmathcom My user name is__________________ My password is ___________________
____ Read one book from the suggested reading list every two weeks
____ Record the titles authors and pages read on your reading log
____ Complete an assigned activity for each book read
____ Write a letter to your new teacher in cursive writing
____ Use the scientific process to complete a science activity Record
the steps on the Science Lab Report
____ Practice addition subtraction multiplication and division facts
____ Maintain and build your reading skills on the internet program
myON (httpswwwmyOncom)
Username Student Number Password (Birthdate) mmddyyyy
1 Choose a problem
State the problem as a question 2 Research
your problem Read get advice and make observations
3 Develop a hypothesis
Make a prediction about what will happen
4 Design an experiment
Plan how you will test your hypothesis
5 Test your hypothesis
Conduct the experiment and record the data
6 Organize your data
Create a chart or graph of your data
7 Draw conclusions Analyze your data and
summarize your findings
Science Lab Report
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Research______________________________
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Hypothesis _____________________________
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Experiment Materials _____________________
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Experiment Procedure_____________________
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Experiment Observations __________________
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Organize Your Data Create a chart or graph of
your data and attach it to this sheet
Conclusions ____________________________
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Summer Reading Log
Date Title amp Author Pages Read
Let Me Introduce Myself
Using the friendly letter template below tell your new teacher all about yourself Pleasemake sure to write this letter in cursive writing
Summer of 2016Dear Fifth Grade Teacher____________________________________________________
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Sincerely yours
Fifth Grade Common Core
Suggested Reading List for ELA Literature
Alicersquos Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)
The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
The Black Stallion (Walter Farley)
The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupeacutery)
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt)
Zlateh the Goat (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
MC Higgins the Great (Virginia Hamilton)
The Birchbark House (Louise Erdrich)
Bud Not Buddy (Christopher Paul Curtis)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Grace Lin)
Poetry
ldquoThe Echoing Greenrdquo (William Blake)
ldquoThe New Colossusrdquo (Emma Lazarus)
ldquoCasey at the Batrdquo (Ernest Lawrence Thayer)
ldquoA Bird Came Down the Walkrdquo (Emily Dickinson)
ldquoFogrdquo (Carl Sandburg)
ldquoDust of Snowrdquo (Robert Frost)
ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood and the Wolfrdquo (Roald Dahl)
ldquoThey Were My Peoplerdquo (Grace Nichols)
ldquoWords Free As Confettirdquo (Pat Mora)
Informational Texts
Discovering Mars The Amazing Story of the Red Planet (Melvin Berger)
Letrsquos Investigate Marvelously Meaningful Maps (Madelyn Wood Carlisle)
Hurricanes Earthrsquos Mightiest Storms (Patricia Lauber)
The Kidrsquos Guide to Money Earning It Saving It Spending It Growing It Sharing It (Steve
Otfinoski)
Toys Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions (Don Wulffson)
Good Pet Bad Pet (Elizabeth Schleichert)
Ancient Mound Builders (E Barrie Kavash)
About Time A First Look at Time and Clocks (Bruce Koscielniak)
England the Land (Erinn Banting)
A History of US (Joy Hakim)
My Librarian Is a Camel How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World (Margriet
Ruurs)
Horses (Seymour Simon)
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Sy
Montgomery)
Volcanoes (Simon Seymour)
We Are the Ship The Story of Negro League Baseball (Kadir Nelson)
Kenyarsquos Long Dry Season (Nellie Gonzalez Cutler)
Seeing Eye to Eye (Leslie Hall)
Telescopes (Colin A Ronan)
Underground Railroad (Henrietta Buckmaster)
Better Than a Book Report Choose one activity for each book you read this summer
_____ Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing the main
character from the story Write a list of questions
and the responses you think the character would give
_____ Design a bookmark that advertises the book Write
the title the authors name and a summary of the
book on the bookmark Also add an illustration of
an important scene from the book
_____ Find 15 new vocabulary words in the book Create
a glossary in which you define each word and draw
illustrations to go with the definitions
_____ Write an acrostic poem to represent the main
character of your book To do this write the
letters in the characters name vertically on a
sheet of paper Then after each letter write
an adjective describing the character that begins
with that letter
_____ For a non-fiction book create a KWL In the first
column write What I Know in the second What
I Want to Know and in the last What I Learned
_____ Using a Venn Diagram explain the similarities and
differences in the personalities or character traits
of two of the main characters in your book
_____ Write a short commercial advertising the book Be
sure to include the title and the authors name
Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
Page8
Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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7
8
9
10
11
12
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
13
14
15
16
17
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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6
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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2
3
4
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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State Board of Education Pam Stewart Commissioner of Education
Marva Johnson Chair John R Padget Vice Chair Members Gary Chartrand Tom Grady Rebecca Fishman Lipsey Michael Olenick Andy Tuck
Contact Information Hope Colle
MEMORANDUM 850-245-0503 HopeCollefldoeorg DPS 2016-48
TO School District Superintendents
FROM Hershel Lyons
DATE May 13 2016
SUBJECT 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure
Floridarsquos First Lady Ann Scott and the Florida Department of Education have partnered with the Florida Lottery and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to announce the 2016 Summer Literacy Adventure As summer is fast approaching we encourage schools students and parents to prepare for the summer break by participating in this fun challenge designed to help our statersquos students maintain and improve their reading skills throughout the summer months Reading is a critical component of the learning process and it is important that students and their families make reading a part of their daily routines even when school is not in session
To make reading even more exciting we are challenging all of our statersquos students to pledge to read as many books as possible throughout the summer break and I hope that you will encourage all of the teachers students and parents in your schools to participate Each student can fill out his or her pledge on the Just Read Florida website at Summer Literacy Pledge Following the summer break the department will recognize the top 10 schools with the highest percentage of participation The school whose students read the most books will receive a surprise visit from First Lady Ann Scott
Attached you will find additional information and resources to share with your school leaders and parents Thank you for your support of literacy and the children of Florida
HLhc
Attachment
cc K-12 District Reading Contacts
HERSHEL LYONSCHANCELLOR OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
wwwfldoeorg 325 W Gaines Street‐ Suite 1502 | Tallahassee FL 32399‐0400 | 850‐245‐0509
DEAR FAMILY
As many of you are planning for your summer activities for your children we want you to remember to encourage your children to read over the summer break Reading for the sake of reading will allow children to explore summer from home on the road on vacation or from their own backyard
Many children forget what theyrsquove learned during the school year while on summer break This ldquoachievement lossrdquo is also known as the summer slide Keeping your kidsrsquo engaged with reading over the summer months will help maintain their academic edge and reduce the summer slide Children who do not read over the summer could potentially lose more than 2 months of reading achievement and unfortunately summer reading loss is cumulative
Good News Margate Elementary encourages reading over the summer by providing your child access to myON an online personalized collection of more than 5000 digital books that can be read on computers laptops and other devices anytime anyplace We hope you enjoy the 2016 Summer Reading Program
Your children can now read with myON over the summer amp choose the books that they are interested in
wwwmyONcom
School Margate Elementary School
Username Student Number
Password Birthday mmddyyyy
HAPPY READING
Sincerely
Patti Moore
Literacy Coach
Dear Parents and Guardians We are very excited to announce that our math program called Reflex will continue to be available for the summer It is important to continue to work on math during the summer months Reflex is a game-based system that helps students with math fact fluency Over the course of a studentrsquos first few sessions Reflex learns which facts and fact families the student is not yet fluent with and it uses this information when making instructional decisions for that student This means that students wonrsquot spend time learning facts that they already know Reflex is a web based program which means students can access the online system anywhere they have internet It is also available for use on the ipad
wwwreflexmathcom My user name is__________________ My password is ___________________
____ Read one book from the suggested reading list every two weeks
____ Record the titles authors and pages read on your reading log
____ Complete an assigned activity for each book read
____ Write a letter to your new teacher in cursive writing
____ Use the scientific process to complete a science activity Record
the steps on the Science Lab Report
____ Practice addition subtraction multiplication and division facts
____ Maintain and build your reading skills on the internet program
myON (httpswwwmyOncom)
Username Student Number Password (Birthdate) mmddyyyy
1 Choose a problem
State the problem as a question 2 Research
your problem Read get advice and make observations
3 Develop a hypothesis
Make a prediction about what will happen
4 Design an experiment
Plan how you will test your hypothesis
5 Test your hypothesis
Conduct the experiment and record the data
6 Organize your data
Create a chart or graph of your data
7 Draw conclusions Analyze your data and
summarize your findings
Science Lab Report
Question_______________________________
______________________________________
Research______________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Hypothesis _____________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Experiment Materials _____________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Experiment Procedure_____________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Experiment Observations __________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Organize Your Data Create a chart or graph of
your data and attach it to this sheet
Conclusions ____________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
Summer Reading Log
Date Title amp Author Pages Read
Let Me Introduce Myself
Using the friendly letter template below tell your new teacher all about yourself Pleasemake sure to write this letter in cursive writing
Summer of 2016Dear Fifth Grade Teacher____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
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____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
____________________________________________________
Sincerely yours
Fifth Grade Common Core
Suggested Reading List for ELA Literature
Alicersquos Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)
The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
The Black Stallion (Walter Farley)
The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupeacutery)
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt)
Zlateh the Goat (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
MC Higgins the Great (Virginia Hamilton)
The Birchbark House (Louise Erdrich)
Bud Not Buddy (Christopher Paul Curtis)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Grace Lin)
Poetry
ldquoThe Echoing Greenrdquo (William Blake)
ldquoThe New Colossusrdquo (Emma Lazarus)
ldquoCasey at the Batrdquo (Ernest Lawrence Thayer)
ldquoA Bird Came Down the Walkrdquo (Emily Dickinson)
ldquoFogrdquo (Carl Sandburg)
ldquoDust of Snowrdquo (Robert Frost)
ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood and the Wolfrdquo (Roald Dahl)
ldquoThey Were My Peoplerdquo (Grace Nichols)
ldquoWords Free As Confettirdquo (Pat Mora)
Informational Texts
Discovering Mars The Amazing Story of the Red Planet (Melvin Berger)
Letrsquos Investigate Marvelously Meaningful Maps (Madelyn Wood Carlisle)
Hurricanes Earthrsquos Mightiest Storms (Patricia Lauber)
The Kidrsquos Guide to Money Earning It Saving It Spending It Growing It Sharing It (Steve
Otfinoski)
Toys Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions (Don Wulffson)
Good Pet Bad Pet (Elizabeth Schleichert)
Ancient Mound Builders (E Barrie Kavash)
About Time A First Look at Time and Clocks (Bruce Koscielniak)
England the Land (Erinn Banting)
A History of US (Joy Hakim)
My Librarian Is a Camel How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World (Margriet
Ruurs)
Horses (Seymour Simon)
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Sy
Montgomery)
Volcanoes (Simon Seymour)
We Are the Ship The Story of Negro League Baseball (Kadir Nelson)
Kenyarsquos Long Dry Season (Nellie Gonzalez Cutler)
Seeing Eye to Eye (Leslie Hall)
Telescopes (Colin A Ronan)
Underground Railroad (Henrietta Buckmaster)
Better Than a Book Report Choose one activity for each book you read this summer
_____ Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing the main
character from the story Write a list of questions
and the responses you think the character would give
_____ Design a bookmark that advertises the book Write
the title the authors name and a summary of the
book on the bookmark Also add an illustration of
an important scene from the book
_____ Find 15 new vocabulary words in the book Create
a glossary in which you define each word and draw
illustrations to go with the definitions
_____ Write an acrostic poem to represent the main
character of your book To do this write the
letters in the characters name vertically on a
sheet of paper Then after each letter write
an adjective describing the character that begins
with that letter
_____ For a non-fiction book create a KWL In the first
column write What I Know in the second What
I Want to Know and in the last What I Learned
_____ Using a Venn Diagram explain the similarities and
differences in the personalities or character traits
of two of the main characters in your book
_____ Write a short commercial advertising the book Be
sure to include the title and the authors name
Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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8
9
10
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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15
16
17
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
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A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
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DEAR FAMILY
As many of you are planning for your summer activities for your children we want you to remember to encourage your children to read over the summer break Reading for the sake of reading will allow children to explore summer from home on the road on vacation or from their own backyard
Many children forget what theyrsquove learned during the school year while on summer break This ldquoachievement lossrdquo is also known as the summer slide Keeping your kidsrsquo engaged with reading over the summer months will help maintain their academic edge and reduce the summer slide Children who do not read over the summer could potentially lose more than 2 months of reading achievement and unfortunately summer reading loss is cumulative
Good News Margate Elementary encourages reading over the summer by providing your child access to myON an online personalized collection of more than 5000 digital books that can be read on computers laptops and other devices anytime anyplace We hope you enjoy the 2016 Summer Reading Program
Your children can now read with myON over the summer amp choose the books that they are interested in
wwwmyONcom
School Margate Elementary School
Username Student Number
Password Birthday mmddyyyy
HAPPY READING
Sincerely
Patti Moore
Literacy Coach
Dear Parents and Guardians We are very excited to announce that our math program called Reflex will continue to be available for the summer It is important to continue to work on math during the summer months Reflex is a game-based system that helps students with math fact fluency Over the course of a studentrsquos first few sessions Reflex learns which facts and fact families the student is not yet fluent with and it uses this information when making instructional decisions for that student This means that students wonrsquot spend time learning facts that they already know Reflex is a web based program which means students can access the online system anywhere they have internet It is also available for use on the ipad
wwwreflexmathcom My user name is__________________ My password is ___________________
____ Read one book from the suggested reading list every two weeks
____ Record the titles authors and pages read on your reading log
____ Complete an assigned activity for each book read
____ Write a letter to your new teacher in cursive writing
____ Use the scientific process to complete a science activity Record
the steps on the Science Lab Report
____ Practice addition subtraction multiplication and division facts
____ Maintain and build your reading skills on the internet program
myON (httpswwwmyOncom)
Username Student Number Password (Birthdate) mmddyyyy
1 Choose a problem
State the problem as a question 2 Research
your problem Read get advice and make observations
3 Develop a hypothesis
Make a prediction about what will happen
4 Design an experiment
Plan how you will test your hypothesis
5 Test your hypothesis
Conduct the experiment and record the data
6 Organize your data
Create a chart or graph of your data
7 Draw conclusions Analyze your data and
summarize your findings
Science Lab Report
Question_______________________________
______________________________________
Research______________________________
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Hypothesis _____________________________
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Experiment Materials _____________________
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Experiment Procedure_____________________
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Experiment Observations __________________
______________________________________
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Organize Your Data Create a chart or graph of
your data and attach it to this sheet
Conclusions ____________________________
______________________________________
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Summer Reading Log
Date Title amp Author Pages Read
Let Me Introduce Myself
Using the friendly letter template below tell your new teacher all about yourself Pleasemake sure to write this letter in cursive writing
Summer of 2016Dear Fifth Grade Teacher____________________________________________________
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Sincerely yours
Fifth Grade Common Core
Suggested Reading List for ELA Literature
Alicersquos Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)
The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
The Black Stallion (Walter Farley)
The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupeacutery)
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt)
Zlateh the Goat (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
MC Higgins the Great (Virginia Hamilton)
The Birchbark House (Louise Erdrich)
Bud Not Buddy (Christopher Paul Curtis)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Grace Lin)
Poetry
ldquoThe Echoing Greenrdquo (William Blake)
ldquoThe New Colossusrdquo (Emma Lazarus)
ldquoCasey at the Batrdquo (Ernest Lawrence Thayer)
ldquoA Bird Came Down the Walkrdquo (Emily Dickinson)
ldquoFogrdquo (Carl Sandburg)
ldquoDust of Snowrdquo (Robert Frost)
ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood and the Wolfrdquo (Roald Dahl)
ldquoThey Were My Peoplerdquo (Grace Nichols)
ldquoWords Free As Confettirdquo (Pat Mora)
Informational Texts
Discovering Mars The Amazing Story of the Red Planet (Melvin Berger)
Letrsquos Investigate Marvelously Meaningful Maps (Madelyn Wood Carlisle)
Hurricanes Earthrsquos Mightiest Storms (Patricia Lauber)
The Kidrsquos Guide to Money Earning It Saving It Spending It Growing It Sharing It (Steve
Otfinoski)
Toys Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions (Don Wulffson)
Good Pet Bad Pet (Elizabeth Schleichert)
Ancient Mound Builders (E Barrie Kavash)
About Time A First Look at Time and Clocks (Bruce Koscielniak)
England the Land (Erinn Banting)
A History of US (Joy Hakim)
My Librarian Is a Camel How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World (Margriet
Ruurs)
Horses (Seymour Simon)
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Sy
Montgomery)
Volcanoes (Simon Seymour)
We Are the Ship The Story of Negro League Baseball (Kadir Nelson)
Kenyarsquos Long Dry Season (Nellie Gonzalez Cutler)
Seeing Eye to Eye (Leslie Hall)
Telescopes (Colin A Ronan)
Underground Railroad (Henrietta Buckmaster)
Better Than a Book Report Choose one activity for each book you read this summer
_____ Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing the main
character from the story Write a list of questions
and the responses you think the character would give
_____ Design a bookmark that advertises the book Write
the title the authors name and a summary of the
book on the bookmark Also add an illustration of
an important scene from the book
_____ Find 15 new vocabulary words in the book Create
a glossary in which you define each word and draw
illustrations to go with the definitions
_____ Write an acrostic poem to represent the main
character of your book To do this write the
letters in the characters name vertically on a
sheet of paper Then after each letter write
an adjective describing the character that begins
with that letter
_____ For a non-fiction book create a KWL In the first
column write What I Know in the second What
I Want to Know and in the last What I Learned
_____ Using a Venn Diagram explain the similarities and
differences in the personalities or character traits
of two of the main characters in your book
_____ Write a short commercial advertising the book Be
sure to include the title and the authors name
Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Dear Parents and Guardians We are very excited to announce that our math program called Reflex will continue to be available for the summer It is important to continue to work on math during the summer months Reflex is a game-based system that helps students with math fact fluency Over the course of a studentrsquos first few sessions Reflex learns which facts and fact families the student is not yet fluent with and it uses this information when making instructional decisions for that student This means that students wonrsquot spend time learning facts that they already know Reflex is a web based program which means students can access the online system anywhere they have internet It is also available for use on the ipad
wwwreflexmathcom My user name is__________________ My password is ___________________
____ Read one book from the suggested reading list every two weeks
____ Record the titles authors and pages read on your reading log
____ Complete an assigned activity for each book read
____ Write a letter to your new teacher in cursive writing
____ Use the scientific process to complete a science activity Record
the steps on the Science Lab Report
____ Practice addition subtraction multiplication and division facts
____ Maintain and build your reading skills on the internet program
myON (httpswwwmyOncom)
Username Student Number Password (Birthdate) mmddyyyy
1 Choose a problem
State the problem as a question 2 Research
your problem Read get advice and make observations
3 Develop a hypothesis
Make a prediction about what will happen
4 Design an experiment
Plan how you will test your hypothesis
5 Test your hypothesis
Conduct the experiment and record the data
6 Organize your data
Create a chart or graph of your data
7 Draw conclusions Analyze your data and
summarize your findings
Science Lab Report
Question_______________________________
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Research______________________________
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Hypothesis _____________________________
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Experiment Materials _____________________
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Experiment Procedure_____________________
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Experiment Observations __________________
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Organize Your Data Create a chart or graph of
your data and attach it to this sheet
Conclusions ____________________________
______________________________________
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Summer Reading Log
Date Title amp Author Pages Read
Let Me Introduce Myself
Using the friendly letter template below tell your new teacher all about yourself Pleasemake sure to write this letter in cursive writing
Summer of 2016Dear Fifth Grade Teacher____________________________________________________
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Sincerely yours
Fifth Grade Common Core
Suggested Reading List for ELA Literature
Alicersquos Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)
The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
The Black Stallion (Walter Farley)
The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupeacutery)
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt)
Zlateh the Goat (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
MC Higgins the Great (Virginia Hamilton)
The Birchbark House (Louise Erdrich)
Bud Not Buddy (Christopher Paul Curtis)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Grace Lin)
Poetry
ldquoThe Echoing Greenrdquo (William Blake)
ldquoThe New Colossusrdquo (Emma Lazarus)
ldquoCasey at the Batrdquo (Ernest Lawrence Thayer)
ldquoA Bird Came Down the Walkrdquo (Emily Dickinson)
ldquoFogrdquo (Carl Sandburg)
ldquoDust of Snowrdquo (Robert Frost)
ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood and the Wolfrdquo (Roald Dahl)
ldquoThey Were My Peoplerdquo (Grace Nichols)
ldquoWords Free As Confettirdquo (Pat Mora)
Informational Texts
Discovering Mars The Amazing Story of the Red Planet (Melvin Berger)
Letrsquos Investigate Marvelously Meaningful Maps (Madelyn Wood Carlisle)
Hurricanes Earthrsquos Mightiest Storms (Patricia Lauber)
The Kidrsquos Guide to Money Earning It Saving It Spending It Growing It Sharing It (Steve
Otfinoski)
Toys Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions (Don Wulffson)
Good Pet Bad Pet (Elizabeth Schleichert)
Ancient Mound Builders (E Barrie Kavash)
About Time A First Look at Time and Clocks (Bruce Koscielniak)
England the Land (Erinn Banting)
A History of US (Joy Hakim)
My Librarian Is a Camel How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World (Margriet
Ruurs)
Horses (Seymour Simon)
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Sy
Montgomery)
Volcanoes (Simon Seymour)
We Are the Ship The Story of Negro League Baseball (Kadir Nelson)
Kenyarsquos Long Dry Season (Nellie Gonzalez Cutler)
Seeing Eye to Eye (Leslie Hall)
Telescopes (Colin A Ronan)
Underground Railroad (Henrietta Buckmaster)
Better Than a Book Report Choose one activity for each book you read this summer
_____ Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing the main
character from the story Write a list of questions
and the responses you think the character would give
_____ Design a bookmark that advertises the book Write
the title the authors name and a summary of the
book on the bookmark Also add an illustration of
an important scene from the book
_____ Find 15 new vocabulary words in the book Create
a glossary in which you define each word and draw
illustrations to go with the definitions
_____ Write an acrostic poem to represent the main
character of your book To do this write the
letters in the characters name vertically on a
sheet of paper Then after each letter write
an adjective describing the character that begins
with that letter
_____ For a non-fiction book create a KWL In the first
column write What I Know in the second What
I Want to Know and in the last What I Learned
_____ Using a Venn Diagram explain the similarities and
differences in the personalities or character traits
of two of the main characters in your book
_____ Write a short commercial advertising the book Be
sure to include the title and the authors name
Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
Page8
Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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7
8
9
10
11
12
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
13
14
15
16
17
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Go On
Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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2
3
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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____ Read one book from the suggested reading list every two weeks
____ Record the titles authors and pages read on your reading log
____ Complete an assigned activity for each book read
____ Write a letter to your new teacher in cursive writing
____ Use the scientific process to complete a science activity Record
the steps on the Science Lab Report
____ Practice addition subtraction multiplication and division facts
____ Maintain and build your reading skills on the internet program
myON (httpswwwmyOncom)
Username Student Number Password (Birthdate) mmddyyyy
1 Choose a problem
State the problem as a question 2 Research
your problem Read get advice and make observations
3 Develop a hypothesis
Make a prediction about what will happen
4 Design an experiment
Plan how you will test your hypothesis
5 Test your hypothesis
Conduct the experiment and record the data
6 Organize your data
Create a chart or graph of your data
7 Draw conclusions Analyze your data and
summarize your findings
Science Lab Report
Question_______________________________
______________________________________
Research______________________________
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Hypothesis _____________________________
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Experiment Materials _____________________
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Experiment Procedure_____________________
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Experiment Observations __________________
______________________________________
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______________________________________
Organize Your Data Create a chart or graph of
your data and attach it to this sheet
Conclusions ____________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
______________________________________
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______________________________________
Summer Reading Log
Date Title amp Author Pages Read
Let Me Introduce Myself
Using the friendly letter template below tell your new teacher all about yourself Pleasemake sure to write this letter in cursive writing
Summer of 2016Dear Fifth Grade Teacher____________________________________________________
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Sincerely yours
Fifth Grade Common Core
Suggested Reading List for ELA Literature
Alicersquos Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)
The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
The Black Stallion (Walter Farley)
The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupeacutery)
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt)
Zlateh the Goat (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
MC Higgins the Great (Virginia Hamilton)
The Birchbark House (Louise Erdrich)
Bud Not Buddy (Christopher Paul Curtis)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Grace Lin)
Poetry
ldquoThe Echoing Greenrdquo (William Blake)
ldquoThe New Colossusrdquo (Emma Lazarus)
ldquoCasey at the Batrdquo (Ernest Lawrence Thayer)
ldquoA Bird Came Down the Walkrdquo (Emily Dickinson)
ldquoFogrdquo (Carl Sandburg)
ldquoDust of Snowrdquo (Robert Frost)
ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood and the Wolfrdquo (Roald Dahl)
ldquoThey Were My Peoplerdquo (Grace Nichols)
ldquoWords Free As Confettirdquo (Pat Mora)
Informational Texts
Discovering Mars The Amazing Story of the Red Planet (Melvin Berger)
Letrsquos Investigate Marvelously Meaningful Maps (Madelyn Wood Carlisle)
Hurricanes Earthrsquos Mightiest Storms (Patricia Lauber)
The Kidrsquos Guide to Money Earning It Saving It Spending It Growing It Sharing It (Steve
Otfinoski)
Toys Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions (Don Wulffson)
Good Pet Bad Pet (Elizabeth Schleichert)
Ancient Mound Builders (E Barrie Kavash)
About Time A First Look at Time and Clocks (Bruce Koscielniak)
England the Land (Erinn Banting)
A History of US (Joy Hakim)
My Librarian Is a Camel How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World (Margriet
Ruurs)
Horses (Seymour Simon)
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Sy
Montgomery)
Volcanoes (Simon Seymour)
We Are the Ship The Story of Negro League Baseball (Kadir Nelson)
Kenyarsquos Long Dry Season (Nellie Gonzalez Cutler)
Seeing Eye to Eye (Leslie Hall)
Telescopes (Colin A Ronan)
Underground Railroad (Henrietta Buckmaster)
Better Than a Book Report Choose one activity for each book you read this summer
_____ Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing the main
character from the story Write a list of questions
and the responses you think the character would give
_____ Design a bookmark that advertises the book Write
the title the authors name and a summary of the
book on the bookmark Also add an illustration of
an important scene from the book
_____ Find 15 new vocabulary words in the book Create
a glossary in which you define each word and draw
illustrations to go with the definitions
_____ Write an acrostic poem to represent the main
character of your book To do this write the
letters in the characters name vertically on a
sheet of paper Then after each letter write
an adjective describing the character that begins
with that letter
_____ For a non-fiction book create a KWL In the first
column write What I Know in the second What
I Want to Know and in the last What I Learned
_____ Using a Venn Diagram explain the similarities and
differences in the personalities or character traits
of two of the main characters in your book
_____ Write a short commercial advertising the book Be
sure to include the title and the authors name
Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
Page6
Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
Page7
Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
Page8
Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
Page9
Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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8
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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17
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
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1 Choose a problem
State the problem as a question 2 Research
your problem Read get advice and make observations
3 Develop a hypothesis
Make a prediction about what will happen
4 Design an experiment
Plan how you will test your hypothesis
5 Test your hypothesis
Conduct the experiment and record the data
6 Organize your data
Create a chart or graph of your data
7 Draw conclusions Analyze your data and
summarize your findings
Science Lab Report
Question_______________________________
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Research______________________________
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Hypothesis _____________________________
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Experiment Materials _____________________
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Experiment Procedure_____________________
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Experiment Observations __________________
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Organize Your Data Create a chart or graph of
your data and attach it to this sheet
Conclusions ____________________________
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Summer Reading Log
Date Title amp Author Pages Read
Let Me Introduce Myself
Using the friendly letter template below tell your new teacher all about yourself Pleasemake sure to write this letter in cursive writing
Summer of 2016Dear Fifth Grade Teacher____________________________________________________
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Sincerely yours
Fifth Grade Common Core
Suggested Reading List for ELA Literature
Alicersquos Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)
The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
The Black Stallion (Walter Farley)
The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupeacutery)
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt)
Zlateh the Goat (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
MC Higgins the Great (Virginia Hamilton)
The Birchbark House (Louise Erdrich)
Bud Not Buddy (Christopher Paul Curtis)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Grace Lin)
Poetry
ldquoThe Echoing Greenrdquo (William Blake)
ldquoThe New Colossusrdquo (Emma Lazarus)
ldquoCasey at the Batrdquo (Ernest Lawrence Thayer)
ldquoA Bird Came Down the Walkrdquo (Emily Dickinson)
ldquoFogrdquo (Carl Sandburg)
ldquoDust of Snowrdquo (Robert Frost)
ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood and the Wolfrdquo (Roald Dahl)
ldquoThey Were My Peoplerdquo (Grace Nichols)
ldquoWords Free As Confettirdquo (Pat Mora)
Informational Texts
Discovering Mars The Amazing Story of the Red Planet (Melvin Berger)
Letrsquos Investigate Marvelously Meaningful Maps (Madelyn Wood Carlisle)
Hurricanes Earthrsquos Mightiest Storms (Patricia Lauber)
The Kidrsquos Guide to Money Earning It Saving It Spending It Growing It Sharing It (Steve
Otfinoski)
Toys Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions (Don Wulffson)
Good Pet Bad Pet (Elizabeth Schleichert)
Ancient Mound Builders (E Barrie Kavash)
About Time A First Look at Time and Clocks (Bruce Koscielniak)
England the Land (Erinn Banting)
A History of US (Joy Hakim)
My Librarian Is a Camel How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World (Margriet
Ruurs)
Horses (Seymour Simon)
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Sy
Montgomery)
Volcanoes (Simon Seymour)
We Are the Ship The Story of Negro League Baseball (Kadir Nelson)
Kenyarsquos Long Dry Season (Nellie Gonzalez Cutler)
Seeing Eye to Eye (Leslie Hall)
Telescopes (Colin A Ronan)
Underground Railroad (Henrietta Buckmaster)
Better Than a Book Report Choose one activity for each book you read this summer
_____ Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing the main
character from the story Write a list of questions
and the responses you think the character would give
_____ Design a bookmark that advertises the book Write
the title the authors name and a summary of the
book on the bookmark Also add an illustration of
an important scene from the book
_____ Find 15 new vocabulary words in the book Create
a glossary in which you define each word and draw
illustrations to go with the definitions
_____ Write an acrostic poem to represent the main
character of your book To do this write the
letters in the characters name vertically on a
sheet of paper Then after each letter write
an adjective describing the character that begins
with that letter
_____ For a non-fiction book create a KWL In the first
column write What I Know in the second What
I Want to Know and in the last What I Learned
_____ Using a Venn Diagram explain the similarities and
differences in the personalities or character traits
of two of the main characters in your book
_____ Write a short commercial advertising the book Be
sure to include the title and the authors name
Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
Page4
Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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7
8
9
10
11
12
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Science Lab Report
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Experiment Materials _____________________
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Experiment Observations __________________
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Organize Your Data Create a chart or graph of
your data and attach it to this sheet
Conclusions ____________________________
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Summer Reading Log
Date Title amp Author Pages Read
Let Me Introduce Myself
Using the friendly letter template below tell your new teacher all about yourself Pleasemake sure to write this letter in cursive writing
Summer of 2016Dear Fifth Grade Teacher____________________________________________________
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Sincerely yours
Fifth Grade Common Core
Suggested Reading List for ELA Literature
Alicersquos Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)
The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
The Black Stallion (Walter Farley)
The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupeacutery)
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt)
Zlateh the Goat (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
MC Higgins the Great (Virginia Hamilton)
The Birchbark House (Louise Erdrich)
Bud Not Buddy (Christopher Paul Curtis)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Grace Lin)
Poetry
ldquoThe Echoing Greenrdquo (William Blake)
ldquoThe New Colossusrdquo (Emma Lazarus)
ldquoCasey at the Batrdquo (Ernest Lawrence Thayer)
ldquoA Bird Came Down the Walkrdquo (Emily Dickinson)
ldquoFogrdquo (Carl Sandburg)
ldquoDust of Snowrdquo (Robert Frost)
ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood and the Wolfrdquo (Roald Dahl)
ldquoThey Were My Peoplerdquo (Grace Nichols)
ldquoWords Free As Confettirdquo (Pat Mora)
Informational Texts
Discovering Mars The Amazing Story of the Red Planet (Melvin Berger)
Letrsquos Investigate Marvelously Meaningful Maps (Madelyn Wood Carlisle)
Hurricanes Earthrsquos Mightiest Storms (Patricia Lauber)
The Kidrsquos Guide to Money Earning It Saving It Spending It Growing It Sharing It (Steve
Otfinoski)
Toys Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions (Don Wulffson)
Good Pet Bad Pet (Elizabeth Schleichert)
Ancient Mound Builders (E Barrie Kavash)
About Time A First Look at Time and Clocks (Bruce Koscielniak)
England the Land (Erinn Banting)
A History of US (Joy Hakim)
My Librarian Is a Camel How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World (Margriet
Ruurs)
Horses (Seymour Simon)
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Sy
Montgomery)
Volcanoes (Simon Seymour)
We Are the Ship The Story of Negro League Baseball (Kadir Nelson)
Kenyarsquos Long Dry Season (Nellie Gonzalez Cutler)
Seeing Eye to Eye (Leslie Hall)
Telescopes (Colin A Ronan)
Underground Railroad (Henrietta Buckmaster)
Better Than a Book Report Choose one activity for each book you read this summer
_____ Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing the main
character from the story Write a list of questions
and the responses you think the character would give
_____ Design a bookmark that advertises the book Write
the title the authors name and a summary of the
book on the bookmark Also add an illustration of
an important scene from the book
_____ Find 15 new vocabulary words in the book Create
a glossary in which you define each word and draw
illustrations to go with the definitions
_____ Write an acrostic poem to represent the main
character of your book To do this write the
letters in the characters name vertically on a
sheet of paper Then after each letter write
an adjective describing the character that begins
with that letter
_____ For a non-fiction book create a KWL In the first
column write What I Know in the second What
I Want to Know and in the last What I Learned
_____ Using a Venn Diagram explain the similarities and
differences in the personalities or character traits
of two of the main characters in your book
_____ Write a short commercial advertising the book Be
sure to include the title and the authors name
Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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8
9
10
11
12
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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14
15
16
17
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
1016
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6
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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6
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
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Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
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Experiment Observations __________________
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Organize Your Data Create a chart or graph of
your data and attach it to this sheet
Conclusions ____________________________
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Summer Reading Log
Date Title amp Author Pages Read
Let Me Introduce Myself
Using the friendly letter template below tell your new teacher all about yourself Pleasemake sure to write this letter in cursive writing
Summer of 2016Dear Fifth Grade Teacher____________________________________________________
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Sincerely yours
Fifth Grade Common Core
Suggested Reading List for ELA Literature
Alicersquos Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)
The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
The Black Stallion (Walter Farley)
The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupeacutery)
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt)
Zlateh the Goat (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
MC Higgins the Great (Virginia Hamilton)
The Birchbark House (Louise Erdrich)
Bud Not Buddy (Christopher Paul Curtis)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Grace Lin)
Poetry
ldquoThe Echoing Greenrdquo (William Blake)
ldquoThe New Colossusrdquo (Emma Lazarus)
ldquoCasey at the Batrdquo (Ernest Lawrence Thayer)
ldquoA Bird Came Down the Walkrdquo (Emily Dickinson)
ldquoFogrdquo (Carl Sandburg)
ldquoDust of Snowrdquo (Robert Frost)
ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood and the Wolfrdquo (Roald Dahl)
ldquoThey Were My Peoplerdquo (Grace Nichols)
ldquoWords Free As Confettirdquo (Pat Mora)
Informational Texts
Discovering Mars The Amazing Story of the Red Planet (Melvin Berger)
Letrsquos Investigate Marvelously Meaningful Maps (Madelyn Wood Carlisle)
Hurricanes Earthrsquos Mightiest Storms (Patricia Lauber)
The Kidrsquos Guide to Money Earning It Saving It Spending It Growing It Sharing It (Steve
Otfinoski)
Toys Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions (Don Wulffson)
Good Pet Bad Pet (Elizabeth Schleichert)
Ancient Mound Builders (E Barrie Kavash)
About Time A First Look at Time and Clocks (Bruce Koscielniak)
England the Land (Erinn Banting)
A History of US (Joy Hakim)
My Librarian Is a Camel How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World (Margriet
Ruurs)
Horses (Seymour Simon)
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Sy
Montgomery)
Volcanoes (Simon Seymour)
We Are the Ship The Story of Negro League Baseball (Kadir Nelson)
Kenyarsquos Long Dry Season (Nellie Gonzalez Cutler)
Seeing Eye to Eye (Leslie Hall)
Telescopes (Colin A Ronan)
Underground Railroad (Henrietta Buckmaster)
Better Than a Book Report Choose one activity for each book you read this summer
_____ Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing the main
character from the story Write a list of questions
and the responses you think the character would give
_____ Design a bookmark that advertises the book Write
the title the authors name and a summary of the
book on the bookmark Also add an illustration of
an important scene from the book
_____ Find 15 new vocabulary words in the book Create
a glossary in which you define each word and draw
illustrations to go with the definitions
_____ Write an acrostic poem to represent the main
character of your book To do this write the
letters in the characters name vertically on a
sheet of paper Then after each letter write
an adjective describing the character that begins
with that letter
_____ For a non-fiction book create a KWL In the first
column write What I Know in the second What
I Want to Know and in the last What I Learned
_____ Using a Venn Diagram explain the similarities and
differences in the personalities or character traits
of two of the main characters in your book
_____ Write a short commercial advertising the book Be
sure to include the title and the authors name
Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
Page3
Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
Page4
Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
Page16
Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
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3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Summer Reading Log
Date Title amp Author Pages Read
Let Me Introduce Myself
Using the friendly letter template below tell your new teacher all about yourself Pleasemake sure to write this letter in cursive writing
Summer of 2016Dear Fifth Grade Teacher____________________________________________________
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Sincerely yours
Fifth Grade Common Core
Suggested Reading List for ELA Literature
Alicersquos Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)
The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
The Black Stallion (Walter Farley)
The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupeacutery)
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt)
Zlateh the Goat (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
MC Higgins the Great (Virginia Hamilton)
The Birchbark House (Louise Erdrich)
Bud Not Buddy (Christopher Paul Curtis)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Grace Lin)
Poetry
ldquoThe Echoing Greenrdquo (William Blake)
ldquoThe New Colossusrdquo (Emma Lazarus)
ldquoCasey at the Batrdquo (Ernest Lawrence Thayer)
ldquoA Bird Came Down the Walkrdquo (Emily Dickinson)
ldquoFogrdquo (Carl Sandburg)
ldquoDust of Snowrdquo (Robert Frost)
ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood and the Wolfrdquo (Roald Dahl)
ldquoThey Were My Peoplerdquo (Grace Nichols)
ldquoWords Free As Confettirdquo (Pat Mora)
Informational Texts
Discovering Mars The Amazing Story of the Red Planet (Melvin Berger)
Letrsquos Investigate Marvelously Meaningful Maps (Madelyn Wood Carlisle)
Hurricanes Earthrsquos Mightiest Storms (Patricia Lauber)
The Kidrsquos Guide to Money Earning It Saving It Spending It Growing It Sharing It (Steve
Otfinoski)
Toys Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions (Don Wulffson)
Good Pet Bad Pet (Elizabeth Schleichert)
Ancient Mound Builders (E Barrie Kavash)
About Time A First Look at Time and Clocks (Bruce Koscielniak)
England the Land (Erinn Banting)
A History of US (Joy Hakim)
My Librarian Is a Camel How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World (Margriet
Ruurs)
Horses (Seymour Simon)
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Sy
Montgomery)
Volcanoes (Simon Seymour)
We Are the Ship The Story of Negro League Baseball (Kadir Nelson)
Kenyarsquos Long Dry Season (Nellie Gonzalez Cutler)
Seeing Eye to Eye (Leslie Hall)
Telescopes (Colin A Ronan)
Underground Railroad (Henrietta Buckmaster)
Better Than a Book Report Choose one activity for each book you read this summer
_____ Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing the main
character from the story Write a list of questions
and the responses you think the character would give
_____ Design a bookmark that advertises the book Write
the title the authors name and a summary of the
book on the bookmark Also add an illustration of
an important scene from the book
_____ Find 15 new vocabulary words in the book Create
a glossary in which you define each word and draw
illustrations to go with the definitions
_____ Write an acrostic poem to represent the main
character of your book To do this write the
letters in the characters name vertically on a
sheet of paper Then after each letter write
an adjective describing the character that begins
with that letter
_____ For a non-fiction book create a KWL In the first
column write What I Know in the second What
I Want to Know and in the last What I Learned
_____ Using a Venn Diagram explain the similarities and
differences in the personalities or character traits
of two of the main characters in your book
_____ Write a short commercial advertising the book Be
sure to include the title and the authors name
Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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10
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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16
17
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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6
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
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Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Let Me Introduce Myself
Using the friendly letter template below tell your new teacher all about yourself Pleasemake sure to write this letter in cursive writing
Summer of 2016Dear Fifth Grade Teacher____________________________________________________
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Sincerely yours
Fifth Grade Common Core
Suggested Reading List for ELA Literature
Alicersquos Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)
The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
The Black Stallion (Walter Farley)
The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupeacutery)
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt)
Zlateh the Goat (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
MC Higgins the Great (Virginia Hamilton)
The Birchbark House (Louise Erdrich)
Bud Not Buddy (Christopher Paul Curtis)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Grace Lin)
Poetry
ldquoThe Echoing Greenrdquo (William Blake)
ldquoThe New Colossusrdquo (Emma Lazarus)
ldquoCasey at the Batrdquo (Ernest Lawrence Thayer)
ldquoA Bird Came Down the Walkrdquo (Emily Dickinson)
ldquoFogrdquo (Carl Sandburg)
ldquoDust of Snowrdquo (Robert Frost)
ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood and the Wolfrdquo (Roald Dahl)
ldquoThey Were My Peoplerdquo (Grace Nichols)
ldquoWords Free As Confettirdquo (Pat Mora)
Informational Texts
Discovering Mars The Amazing Story of the Red Planet (Melvin Berger)
Letrsquos Investigate Marvelously Meaningful Maps (Madelyn Wood Carlisle)
Hurricanes Earthrsquos Mightiest Storms (Patricia Lauber)
The Kidrsquos Guide to Money Earning It Saving It Spending It Growing It Sharing It (Steve
Otfinoski)
Toys Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions (Don Wulffson)
Good Pet Bad Pet (Elizabeth Schleichert)
Ancient Mound Builders (E Barrie Kavash)
About Time A First Look at Time and Clocks (Bruce Koscielniak)
England the Land (Erinn Banting)
A History of US (Joy Hakim)
My Librarian Is a Camel How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World (Margriet
Ruurs)
Horses (Seymour Simon)
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Sy
Montgomery)
Volcanoes (Simon Seymour)
We Are the Ship The Story of Negro League Baseball (Kadir Nelson)
Kenyarsquos Long Dry Season (Nellie Gonzalez Cutler)
Seeing Eye to Eye (Leslie Hall)
Telescopes (Colin A Ronan)
Underground Railroad (Henrietta Buckmaster)
Better Than a Book Report Choose one activity for each book you read this summer
_____ Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing the main
character from the story Write a list of questions
and the responses you think the character would give
_____ Design a bookmark that advertises the book Write
the title the authors name and a summary of the
book on the bookmark Also add an illustration of
an important scene from the book
_____ Find 15 new vocabulary words in the book Create
a glossary in which you define each word and draw
illustrations to go with the definitions
_____ Write an acrostic poem to represent the main
character of your book To do this write the
letters in the characters name vertically on a
sheet of paper Then after each letter write
an adjective describing the character that begins
with that letter
_____ For a non-fiction book create a KWL In the first
column write What I Know in the second What
I Want to Know and in the last What I Learned
_____ Using a Venn Diagram explain the similarities and
differences in the personalities or character traits
of two of the main characters in your book
_____ Write a short commercial advertising the book Be
sure to include the title and the authors name
Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
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2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Fifth Grade Common Core
Suggested Reading List for ELA Literature
Alicersquos Adventures in Wonderland (Lewis Carroll)
The Secret Garden (Frances Hodgson Burnett)
The Black Stallion (Walter Farley)
The Little Prince (Antoine de Saint-Exupeacutery)
Tuck Everlasting Natalie Babbitt)
Zlateh the Goat (Isaac Bashevis Singer)
MC Higgins the Great (Virginia Hamilton)
The Birchbark House (Louise Erdrich)
Bud Not Buddy (Christopher Paul Curtis)
Where the Mountain Meets the Moon (Grace Lin)
Poetry
ldquoThe Echoing Greenrdquo (William Blake)
ldquoThe New Colossusrdquo (Emma Lazarus)
ldquoCasey at the Batrdquo (Ernest Lawrence Thayer)
ldquoA Bird Came Down the Walkrdquo (Emily Dickinson)
ldquoFogrdquo (Carl Sandburg)
ldquoDust of Snowrdquo (Robert Frost)
ldquoLittle Red Riding Hood and the Wolfrdquo (Roald Dahl)
ldquoThey Were My Peoplerdquo (Grace Nichols)
ldquoWords Free As Confettirdquo (Pat Mora)
Informational Texts
Discovering Mars The Amazing Story of the Red Planet (Melvin Berger)
Letrsquos Investigate Marvelously Meaningful Maps (Madelyn Wood Carlisle)
Hurricanes Earthrsquos Mightiest Storms (Patricia Lauber)
The Kidrsquos Guide to Money Earning It Saving It Spending It Growing It Sharing It (Steve
Otfinoski)
Toys Amazing Stories Behind Some Great Inventions (Don Wulffson)
Good Pet Bad Pet (Elizabeth Schleichert)
Ancient Mound Builders (E Barrie Kavash)
About Time A First Look at Time and Clocks (Bruce Koscielniak)
England the Land (Erinn Banting)
A History of US (Joy Hakim)
My Librarian Is a Camel How Books Are Brought to Children Around the World (Margriet
Ruurs)
Horses (Seymour Simon)
Quest for the Tree Kangaroo An Expedition to the Cloud Forest of New Guinea (Sy
Montgomery)
Volcanoes (Simon Seymour)
We Are the Ship The Story of Negro League Baseball (Kadir Nelson)
Kenyarsquos Long Dry Season (Nellie Gonzalez Cutler)
Seeing Eye to Eye (Leslie Hall)
Telescopes (Colin A Ronan)
Underground Railroad (Henrietta Buckmaster)
Better Than a Book Report Choose one activity for each book you read this summer
_____ Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing the main
character from the story Write a list of questions
and the responses you think the character would give
_____ Design a bookmark that advertises the book Write
the title the authors name and a summary of the
book on the bookmark Also add an illustration of
an important scene from the book
_____ Find 15 new vocabulary words in the book Create
a glossary in which you define each word and draw
illustrations to go with the definitions
_____ Write an acrostic poem to represent the main
character of your book To do this write the
letters in the characters name vertically on a
sheet of paper Then after each letter write
an adjective describing the character that begins
with that letter
_____ For a non-fiction book create a KWL In the first
column write What I Know in the second What
I Want to Know and in the last What I Learned
_____ Using a Venn Diagram explain the similarities and
differences in the personalities or character traits
of two of the main characters in your book
_____ Write a short commercial advertising the book Be
sure to include the title and the authors name
Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
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2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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2
3
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
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Summerville SCPortland OR
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0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Better Than a Book Report Choose one activity for each book you read this summer
_____ Pretend you are a news reporter interviewing the main
character from the story Write a list of questions
and the responses you think the character would give
_____ Design a bookmark that advertises the book Write
the title the authors name and a summary of the
book on the bookmark Also add an illustration of
an important scene from the book
_____ Find 15 new vocabulary words in the book Create
a glossary in which you define each word and draw
illustrations to go with the definitions
_____ Write an acrostic poem to represent the main
character of your book To do this write the
letters in the characters name vertically on a
sheet of paper Then after each letter write
an adjective describing the character that begins
with that letter
_____ For a non-fiction book create a KWL In the first
column write What I Know in the second What
I Want to Know and in the last What I Learned
_____ Using a Venn Diagram explain the similarities and
differences in the personalities or character traits
of two of the main characters in your book
_____ Write a short commercial advertising the book Be
sure to include the title and the authors name
Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
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sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Name
Cursive AlphabetLower-case Letters
abcde
fghij
klmn
opqrs
tuvw
xyz
This cursive practice sheet is published by Super Teacher Worksheets For more free handwriting worksheets visit httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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8
9
10
11
12
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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14
15
16
17
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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6
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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6
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
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Summerville SCPortland OR
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A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
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Name
Cursive AlphabetCapital Letters
ABCDE
FGHI
JKLM
NOPQ
RSTU
VWXYZ
Super Teacher Worksheets - httpwwwsuperteacherworksheetscom
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
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sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project1Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA1 Interpret a multiplication equation as a comparison eg interpret 35 = 5 times 7 as a statement that 35 is 5 times as many as 7 and 7 times as many as 5 Represent verbal statements of multiplicative comparisons as multiplication equations Directions 1 Read the following examples
Examples 3 x 11 = 33 Jenny is three years old Her aunt is eleven times older How old is Jennyrsquos aunt 7 x 8 = 56 Jerome has 7 times as many nickels as Marcus If Marcus has 8 nickels how many does Jerome have Challenge How much money does Marcus have How much money does Jerome have
2 Create word problems for the multiplication equations below Show how you would solve each
9 x 3 = 27 6 x 10 = 60 42 = 6 x 7 44 = 11 x 4
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project2Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA2 Multiply or divide to solve word problems involving multiplicative comparison eg by using drawings and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem distinguishing multiplicative comparison from additive comparison
Directions
1 Create two problems for each of the given types of problems below Examples are provided for each
2 Provide an answer and explanation for how you solved each of your own original problems
A Unknown Product Example A green scarf costs $3 A red scarf costs 6 times as much How much does the red scarf cost (3 x 6 = p)
B Group Size Unknown Example A book costs $18 That is 3 times more than a DVD How much does a DVD cost (18 divide p = 3 or 3 x p = 18)
C Number of Groups Unknown Example A red scarf costs $18 A blue scarf costs $6 How many times as much does the red scarf cost compared to the blue scarf (18 divide 6 = p or 6 x p = 18)
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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8
9
10
11
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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14
15
16
17
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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6
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project3Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA4 Find all factor pairs for a whole number in the range 1ndash100 Recognize that a whole number is a multiple of each of its factors Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is a multiple of a given one‐digit number Determine whether a given whole number in the range 1ndash100 is prime or composite Directions
1 Read the description below
2 Complete the exercise to identify prime numbers between two and one hundred
3 Challenge Make a list of twenty additional prime numbers above 100 Prove that they are prime
and not composite numbers
Prime Numbers
Imagine that you are part of a class of 23 students One day the teacher asks you to divide up into equal
groups You try to divide into 2 equal groups but find you canrsquot do it because 23 is not evenly divisible by
2 One group is always larger than the other Then you try to split into 3 equal groups but that doesnrsquot
work either And neither does 4 or 5 or any of the other numbers you try Thatrsquos because 23 is a prime
number
A prime number is a number that cannot be divided evenly by any other number except itself and the
number 1 A composite number on the other hand it a number that can be built up by multiplying
smaller numbers called factors together You can make the number 4 by multiplying 2 x 2 You can
make the number 6 by multiplying 2 x 3 So now we know that neither of these numbers is a prime
number Is 7 a prime number
More than 2000 years ago the Greek mathematician Eratosthenes came up with a clever way of
determining which numbers are prime You can use this method too First make a grid of all the
numbers from 2 to 100 in rows of ten like this
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 etc
Continued on next page
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
Page8
Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project3continuedNext cross out all the composite numbers leaving only the prime numbers First circle the number 2 It
is a prime number evenly divisible only by 2 and 1 Then cross out all the multiples of 2 Each of these
numbers is divisible by 2 and therefore not prime Next find the smallest number that has not been
crossed out 3 This number is prime so circle it Cross out all the multiples of 3 that have not already
been crossed out Continue by circling the smallest remaining number and crossing out its multiples
The circled numbers are the prime numbers If you did everything right there should be 25 prime
numbers circled
Use the space below to complete the exercise above if needed
Use the space below to complete the challenge (3) from the directions on the previous page
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project4Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standards
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself Directions 1 Read the example below and use pictures or models to answer the question
Stepping Up Study this picture How many blocks would you need for a 20‐step staircase
2 Challenge Set up a rule for a number or shape pattern equation for a parent to solve You can create a chart or function machine (showing what goes in or comes out) or use another method of your choice Study the chart below for some examples
Pattern Rule Feature
3 8 13 18 23 28 hellip Start with 3 add 5 The numbers alternately end with a 3 or 8
5 10 15 20 hellip
Start with 5 add 5 The numbers are multiples of 5 and end with either 0 or 5 The numbers that end with 5 are products of 5 and an odd number The numbers that end in 0 are products of 5 and an even number
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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8
9
10
11
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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14
15
16
17
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
1016
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6
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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6
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
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Project5Domain Operations and Algebraic Thinking
Standard
4OA5 Generate a number or shape pattern that follows a given rule Identify apparent features of the pattern that were not explicit in the rule itself
Directions
1 Read the following
Consecutive Numbers
An example of consecutive odd numbers is 23 25 27 and 29
2 Now solve this problem
Find four consecutive odd numbers with a sum of 160 Show your work
3 Create your own challenge problem for a friend or parent to solve involving consecutive numbers
4 Use cubes to complete the following
Build 5 groups of 3 to represent 15
Build 5 groups of 3 two times to represent 2 x (5 x 3)
Then count 10 groups of 3 (10 x 3) or 30 cubes total
Create a drawing to show your work for each of the above groups you made when building with
cubes
Page8
Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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14
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16
17
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project6Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions
1 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the smallest
2400 4002 2040 420 2004
2 Arrange these numbers in order beginning with the greatest
1470 847 710 1047 147
3 Using a newspaper or magazine find eight 3 or 4‐digit numbers and cut them out Arrange them in order on a piece of paper or in your math journalnotebook Keep this to turn in with your math summer challenge packet
Page9
Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project7Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT5 Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one‐digit whole number and multiply two two‐digit numbers using strategies based on place value and the properties of operations Illustrate and explain the calculation by using equations rectangular arrays andor area models Directions 1 Read the following definitions to remind you of concepts you should have learned during your 4th
grade math class
Associative Property
The property which states that for all real numbers a b and c their product is always the same regardless of their grouping
(a b) c = a (b c) Example
(5 6) 7 = 5 (6 7)
Distributive Property The property which states that multiplying a sum by a number gives the same result
as multiplying each addend by the number and then adding the products
a(b + c) = a X b + a X c
Examples
3(4 + 5) = 3 X 4 + 3 X 5
3(a + b) = 3a + 3b
2 Then solve the following three problems and state which property you used to do so Show all of
your work
1 25 x 28= 2 102 3 425 divided by 12
x 14
3 Finally create one real world problem to show you understand the associative property and one word problem to show you understand the distributive property
Two examples for the associative property
Partial products methodmdash14 x 16 = 100 (multiply 10 x 10) + 40 (multiply 10 x 4) + multiply 6 x 10 + (multiply 6 x 4)
Multiple addition methodmdash14 x 16 = 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 + 16 +16 + 16 + 16 + 16
Two examples for the distributive property
Share 25 books among 4 girls (6 with a remainder of 1)
Share 25 bananas among 4 girls (6 frac14)
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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3
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project8Domain Number and Operations in Base Ten
Standard
4NBT3 Use place value understanding to round multi‐digit whole numbers to any place
Directions 1 Use place value understanding to round numbers to solve the following problem Show all of your
work Draw a picture and write an explanation to show how you solved the problem
Your class is collecting bottled water for a service project The goal is to collect 300 bottles of water On the first day Max brings in 3 packs with 6 bottles in each container Sarah wheels in 6 packs with 6 bottles in each container About how many bottles of water still need to be collected
2 Round the following numbers to the nearest tens and hundreds
Number Tens Hundreds
876
931
2365
808
4099
222
351
3003
3 Create a word problem of your own in which rounding can be used to find a reasonable solution andor to verify your solution
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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8
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10
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project9Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model Directions 1 Read the following problem
There are two cakes on the counter that are the same size The first cake has 12 of it left The second cake has 512 left Which cake has more left
2 Create a model to show the comparison using a number line 3 Draw a picture to represent the problem 4 Use symbols to compare the following fractions
14 __ 23 28 __ 14 12 __ 37 48 __ 56 23 __ 45 78 __ 34
5 Create models to show the comparisons using a number line to verify your solutions
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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8
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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2
3
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
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9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project10Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators eg by creating common denominators or numerators or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 12 Recognize that comparisons are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole Record the results of comparisons with symbols gt = or lt and justify the conclusions eg by using a visual fraction model
Directions
1 Solve the following problem below using pictures computations or other strategies you have
learned Make sure to show all of your work in the space provided or on an additional piece of
paper
2 Then create your own story problem using parts of a whole (fractions)
3 Include a solution picture and solution to your problem
Problem Bill Sally Peter and Jen all went to Hershey Park Pennsylvania While on a tour at the Hersheyrsquos Factory they got to reach into a bag and pull out a part of a bar of chocolate When they left the factory their teacher said they could eat their chocolate bars once they found out who had the largest piece of chocolate Use the information below to solve the problem so Bill Sally Peter and Jen can enjoy their chocolate Make sure to follow the directions above
Bill has 13 of a bar Sally has 46 of a bar Peter has 912 of a bar Jen has 1318 of a bar Show how you know the answer
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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8
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project11 Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF3a Understand addition and subtraction of fractions as joining and separating parts referring to the same whole
Directions Solve the following problems Show how you reached your solution 1 Mary and Lacey decide to share a pizza Mary ate 36 and Lacey ate 26 of the pizza How much of
the pizza did the girls eat together 2 What part of the MampMS are not orange
Pack of MampMs
Color Number of MampMs
Red 3
Orange 12
Green 5
Yellow 9
Blue 6
Brown 12
Light brown 2
Answer _____ out of __________ are not orange
3 Challenge
Get a snack size or King Size bag of MampMs Complete your own investigation to see what part of
the MampMs are not orange
Create a chart to record the color of MampMs and the number of each
Compare your results with the ones above and write any observations you come to below
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
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3
4
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sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project12Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standard
4NF6 Use decimal notation for fractions with denominators 10 or 100
Directions
1 Design a chart to display the equivalent relationships of fractions and decimals
2 Then create a number line with a piece of string and use index cards to write these numbers on and
place these numbers and other numbers on your number line (string)
Be sure to include the following fractions and decimals
3_ _85_ 70 34 _6_ 49
10 100 100 100 10 100
40 06 50 83 75 009
3 Include at least three fractions and their equivalent decimals of your choice
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project13Domain Number and OperationsmdashFractions
Standards
4NF4 Solve word problems involving multiplication of a fraction by a whole number eg by using visual fraction models and equations to represent the problem For example if each person at a party will eat 38 of a pound of roast beef and there will be 5 people at the party how many pounds of roast beef will be needed Between what two whole numbers does your answer lie
4NF5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100 and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100
Directions
Complete the following problems Then create three problems of your own involving fractions
1 Masha had 120 stamps She gave her sister half of the stamps and three more How many stamps
does Masha have left
2 Create a circle model divided into 10 equal sections Create a second circle model divided into 100
equal sections Represent 3 tenths and 30 hundredths on the circle models below
3 tenths 3 hundredths
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project14Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale
Directions
1 Read the background information about cubits used
in building pyramids
Cubit Craze The ancient Egyptians used a measurement called a cubit to build the pyramids A cubit was the distance from the bent elbow to the end of the middle finger Using your own self as a measurement find out how many inches in a cubit
2 Use the internet (with supervision) math text book or reference book for help to find out how to convert cubits to inches Then use the information you found to solve the second part of the problem below If a pyramid is 100 cubits long about how many inches is that How many feet
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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2
3
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project15Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD3 Apply the area and perimeter formulas for rectangles in real world and mathematical problems
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it again and draw a picture paying attention to details as you go
The third grade students at Westview Elementary School built a nature trail behind their school The trail started and ended at the same place It had five sides Two were 60 feet long and the remaining three were 30 feet long
3 Draw a picture to scale using inches instead of feet (1 inch = 1 foot) Be sure to include a key that shows the scale you used 4 Next answer the following questions
What is the name of the shape of the nature trail _________ How long is the nature trail (in feet) _______ How long is the nature trail (in yards) ______
5 Find the area of the ground covered inside the nature trail Use the space below and show all of
your work
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
5
6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project16Domain Measurement and Data
Standards
4MD2 Use the four operations to solve word problems involving distances intervals of time liquid volumes masses of objects and money including problems involving simple fractions or decimals and problems that require expressing measurements given in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit Represent measurement quantities using diagrams such as number line diagrams that feature a measurement scale Directions 1 Solve the following
Charlie and 10 friends are planning for a pizza party They purchased 3 quarts of milk If each glass holds 8oz will everyone get at least one glass of milk
2 Create a conversion chart to use as a tool to solve
3 Show how you arrived at your answer
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
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4
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sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project19
Domain Geometry
Standard
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Answer the questions below using the line segment picture
1) Which line segment is longer AB or FG How do you know
2) Which lines in the figure are parallel
3) Using a ruler draw the parallel and intersecting lines that you see in the above diagram
4) Create a line segment parallel to FG Name the line segment
5) Which line segment(s) intersect AB
6) What is the measure of the angle formed by the intersection of these lines
7) What is the name we use to describe lines CD and FG ______________lines
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
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4
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sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project20Domain Geometry
Standards
4G1 Draw points lines line segments rays angles (right acute obtuse) and perpendicular and parallel lines Identify these in two‐dimensional figures Directions Study the sketch below then read the story problem and use your knowledge of measurement to solve
Surface Area
Here is a sketch of a city park It is 400 long and 300 wide
The sidewalks are 6 wide What is the surface area of the sidewalk
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
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6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Project25Domain Measurement and Data
Directions
1 Read the problem below
2 Read it a second time through to make sure you understand what you are being
asked to do
Regina has received a pet rabbit from her neighbor Rodney who is about to move to an apartment that does not allow pets Her father is going to help her build a run for the rabbit in their back yard but he wants Regina to design it
Regina sits down to think about the possibilities Her father says that the run must be rectangular with whole number dimensions If they want to enclose 48 square feet how many options do they have
3 Using a ruler and pencil on graph paper (if available) to draw out all of the possibilities that might
work for the rabbit run
Hint Use your knowledge of multiplication and factors to help you solve this problem
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
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6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
Sly as a Fox property of the Florida Department of Education 994
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Read the passages ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo and ldquoSlyas a Foxrdquo and then answer Numbers 1 through 4
This passage set includes two traditional stories The first passage is atraditional Native American tale The second passage is a modern version ofthe trickster Fox tales from European folklore
Passage 1 How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother
Once upon a time a long while ago the Sun the Wind and theMoon were three sisters and their mother was a pale lovely Star thatshone far away in the dark evening sky
One day their uncle and aunt Thunder and Lightning asked thethree sisters to have supper with them and their mother said that theymight go She would wait for them she said and would not set until allthree returned and told her about their pleasant visit
So the Sun the Wind and the Moon started out for the party withthe Thunder and Lightning Oh it was a supper to remember The tablewas spread with a cloth of rainbow There were ices like the snow onthe mountain tops cakes as soft and white as clouds and fruits fromevery quarter of the earth The three sisters ate their fill especially theSun and the Wind who were very greedy and left not so much as acrumb on their plates But the Moon was kind and remembered hermother She hid a part of her supper in her long white fingers to takehome and share with her mother the Star
Then the three sisters said good-bye to the Thunder and Lightningand went home
When they reached there they found their mother the Star waitingand shining for them as she had said she would ldquoWhat did you bringme from the supperrdquo she asked
The Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdain ldquoWhyshould I bring you anythingrdquo she asked ldquoI went out for my ownpleasure and not to think of yourdquo It was the same with the Wind Shewrapped her flowing robes about her and turned away from her motherldquoI too went out for my own entertainmentrdquo she said ldquoand why shouldI think of you Mother when you were not with merdquo But it was verydifferent with the Moon who was not greedy and selfish as her two
1
2
3
4
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6
sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
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13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
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Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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sisters were She turned her pale sweet face toward her mother andheld out her slender hands ldquoSee Motherrdquo cried the Moon ldquoI havebrought you part of everything that was on my plate I ate only half ofthe feast for I wanted to share it with yourdquo So the mother brought agold plate and the food that her unselfish daughter the Moon hadbrought her heaped the plate high She ate it and then she turned toher three children for she had something important to say to them
She spoke first to the Sun ldquoYou were selfish my daughterrdquo she saidldquoYou went out and enjoyed yourself with no thought of one who was leftalone at home Hereafter you shall be no longer beloved among menYour rays shall be so hot and burning that they shall scorch everythingthey touchrdquo And that is why to this day the Sun is hot and blazing
Next the mother spoke to the Wind ldquoYou too my daughter havebeen unkind and greedyrdquo she said ldquoYou enjoyed yourself with nothought of anyone else You shall blow in the parching heat of yoursister the Sun and wither and blast all that you touchrdquo And that iswhy to this day the Wind blowing in hot weather is so unpleasant
But last the mother spoke to her kind daughter the Moon ldquoYouremembered your mother and were unselfishrdquo she said ldquoTo those who arethoughtful of their mother great blessings come For all time your lightshall be cool calm and beautiful You shall wane but you shall wax againYou shall make the dark night bright and all men shall call you blessedrdquoAnd that is why to this day the Moon is so cool bright and beautiful
ldquoHow the Moon Was Kind to Her Motherrdquo In the public domain
Passage 2 Sly as a Fox
Fox was hungry He decided that eggs would make a good meal sohe trotted off to the pine forest When Fox reached the forest hesearched for a nest He knew if he could find a birdrsquos nest he wouldprobably find eggs There deep in the forest Fox found an evergreentree so tall it seemed to touch the clouds At the very top was a nest thatbelonged to Eagle I know just what to do thought Fox picking somelong blades of grass Irsquoll trick Eagle and make her give me her eggs
Fox knocked on the tree and called loudly ldquoEagle throw me an eggrdquo
Eagle stared down at Fox from the top of the tree and replied ldquoNordquo
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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2
3
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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ldquoIrsquom warning you yoursquod better throw me an eggrdquo repeated Fox ldquoIfyou donrsquot Irsquom going to use these sharp blades of grass to cut down yourtreerdquo Because Foxrsquos words frightened Eagle she threw him an egg Foxcaught the egg in his paw saying ldquoNow I want another onerdquo WhenEagle refused Fox said ldquoIrsquoll cut down your tree and take all your eggsrdquoEagle still felt scared and so she threw another egg Now Fox laughed atEagle saying ldquoI tricked you Do you think itrsquos possible to cut down a treewith some blades of grassrdquo And he ran away with the two eggs Insteadof being frightened Eagle now was furious She beat the air with herwings grabbed Fox in her talons and carried him away from the forestEagle flew over the mountains over snow-covered fields and over thedeep ocean At last Eagle landed on a very small island and set Fox downupon a rock ldquoNow yoursquoll never trouble me againrdquo Eagle said Taking hereggs back she flew into the sky like a bolt of lightning
Since the island was a small dot in the icy sea Fox decided to walk allaround it As he walked he made up a song ldquoHow can I get off thisislandrdquo he sang ldquoWhat can I do what can I dordquo As he sang Fox noticedall kinds of sea creatures swimming in the cold ocean water Sealswalruses and whales poked their heads out of the water They all listenedto Foxrsquos song Then the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he wassinging ldquoWe couldnrsquot make out the wordsrdquo the animals explained Thisgave Fox an idea He could get the sea animals to aid in his escape
ldquoThank you for listening to my songrdquo Fox said politely ldquoIrsquoll sing itagain so you can understand the wordsrdquo This time though Fox sangthese words instead ldquoWhich has more animals the land or the seardquo Theseals walruses and whales all spoke up like one creature ldquoOf coursethere are more animals in the seardquo they exclaimed ldquoHmmrdquo Fox said ldquoIwonder how we can prove this Why donrsquot you come to the top of thewater and make a bridge from this island to the next one I can walkover all of you and count as I gordquo And so every seal walrus and whalerose to the top of the water They created a huge bridge across the seaThen Fox jumped onto the back of the first animal and walked from theback of one animal to the next As he walked he pretended to count
Irsquom certainly clever he thought That saying about being ldquosly as afoxrdquo describes me so well
Finally he got to the last creature Fox jumped down as quickly ashe could He landed on dry earth turned and thanked the sea animalsand sang to himself as he ran home
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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6
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
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s
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Now answer Numbers 1 through 4 Base your answers on thepassages How the Moon Was Kind to Her Mother and Sly as a Fox
1 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why does Fox sing for the sea animals in Passage 2
A He wants their help
B He is grateful to them
C He likes their attention
D He wants to impress them
Part B
Which sentence supports your answer in Part A
A ldquoAs he sang Fox noticed all kinds of sea creatures swimming in thecold ocean waterrdquo (paragraph 14)
B ldquoThen the sea creatures spoke and asked Fox what he was singingrdquo(paragraph 14)
C ldquoHe could get the sea animals to aid in his escaperdquo (paragraph 14)
D ldquolsquoThank you for listening to my songrsquo Fox said politelyrdquo (paragraph 15)
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
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Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
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2
3
4
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
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6
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8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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2 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the theme of Passage 1
A High hopes can lead to disappointment
B Listen to those who are older and wiser
C If you are nice to others they will be nice to you
D When planning an event be sure to include everyone
Part B
Which sentence from the story supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoShe would wait for them she said and would not set until all threereturned and told her about their pleasant visitrdquo (paragraph 2)
B ldquolsquoWhat did you bring me from the supperrsquo she askedrdquo (paragraph 5)
C ldquoShe ate it and then she turned to her three children for she hadsomething important to say to themrdquo (paragraph 6)
D ldquolsquoTo those who are thoughtful of their mother great blessings comersquordquo(paragraph 9)
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3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Go On
Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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5
6
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
1
2
3
4
Go OnPage 5
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
Go OnPage 6
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
Page 9
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Go On
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Go On
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Go On
3 Read this sentence from Passage 1
ldquoThe Sun tossed her head with all its yellow hair in disdainrdquo (paragraph 6)
What does the word disdain show about the Sunrsquos attitude toward hermother
A The Sun does not respect her mother
B The Sun thinks her mother is generous
C The Sun is confused by the question her mother asked
D The Sun is nervous because she did not bring her mother anything
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4 How are the points of view in both passages similar
A Both passages are told from the first person point of view
B Both passages are told from the third person point of view
C Both passages are told from the point of view of various characters
D Both passages are told from the point of view of the main character
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Go On
Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
1016
5
6
Go OnPage 12
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
15062
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5
6
Go OnPage 16
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
15067
8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
15068
11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
Go OnPage 4
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
1
2
3
4
Go OnPage 5
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
Go OnPage 6
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
Go OnPage 7
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Read the passage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo listen to the audio clipldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo and then answerNumbers 5 through 12
Passage 1 The Importance of Sue
Most people would consider a flat tire to be unlucky but not SusanHendrickson Susan was working with a team of fossil hunters in SouthDakota when a tire on the grouprsquos truck went flat While the rest of theteam worked to fix the tire Susan decided to make use of the time Shewent on a hike and made an amazing discoverymdashthe fossilized bones of aTyrannosaurus rex Most of the T rex skeletons that had been foundbefore Hendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bones This T rex wasover 90 percent complete and would be a treasure trove of information forthe paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs on her team
Hendricksonrsquos team was led by Peter Larson of the Black Hills InstituteIn the summer of 1990 he took a group of paleontologists to SouthDakota to search for dinosaur fossils They found some dinosaur bones butnothing from a Tyrannosaurus rex They were ready to leave when theygot that fateful flat tire The last-minute discovery was so impressive thatLarson even named the dinosaur ldquoSuerdquo in honor of Hendrickson
Today children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Sue All of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the head Suersquos head weighs 600 pounds so it is too heavyto display on top of the rest of her skeleton Scientists at the museummade a copy of her skull to include with the display of her very realskeleton Her real skull sits in a display case on the museumrsquos balcony
To display Tyrannosaurus Suersquos giant skeleton the museum calledin experts They designed a way to hang the skeleton so that eachindividual bone could be removed and studied then replaced withoutdisturbing the rest of the display This is a great aid to scientistsstudying the large dinosaur
1
2
3
4
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
1016
5
6
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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5
6
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
1
2
3
4
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
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8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
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people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bonesFrom the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had gooddepth perception This helped her to be a fierce hunter who could tellhow far away her next meal was From the structure of her ears theyknow that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing which also helpedthem to hunt From the length of her snout theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother quality that gave strengthto these giant predators
Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even morefrom Sue They would like to figure out whether Sue was male orfemale to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learnmore about her daily activities Thanks to Susan Hendrickson PeterLarson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institutepaleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue tostudy Sue and try to find some of these answers
ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo written for educational purposes
Passage 2 Audio Clip Celebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Sue
by Jacki Lyden and Steve Fiffer
Raise your hand so your test administrator can provide youaccess to this audio passage
In this audio clip author Steve Fiffer discusses a Tyrannosaurus rex skeletonnamed Sue that is on display at the Field Museum in Chicago
Excerpt from ldquoCelebrating and Serenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo from All Things Considered by Jacki Lydenand Steve Fiffer Copyright copy 2005 National Public Radio Reproduced by permission of NPR via CopyrightClearance Center
1016
5
6
Go OnPage 12
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
15062
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5
6
Go OnPage 16
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
15067
8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
15068
11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
15069
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
Go OnPage 4
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
1
2
3
4
Go OnPage 5
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
Go OnPage 6
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
Go OnPage 7
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
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10
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Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
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Now answer Numbers 5 through 12 Base your answers on thepassage ldquoThe Importance of Suerdquo and the audio clip ldquoCelebrating andSerenading Tyrannosaurus Suerdquo
5 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why was Susan Hendricksonrsquos discovery exciting for paleontologists
A Very few bones were missing
B The Field Museum needed a new display
C No other fossils were found during the trip
D The discovery site had already been searched
Part B
Which sentence supports the answer in Part A
A ldquoWhile the rest of the team worked to fix the tire Susan decided tomake use of the timerdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
C ldquoThe last-minute discovery was so impressive that Larson evennamed the dinosaur lsquoSuersquo in honor of Hendricksonrdquo (paragraph 2)
D ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
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6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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5
6
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
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8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
1
2
3
4
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Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
Page 9
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
6 How is the copy of Suersquos skull different from the real one
A It is softer
B It is bigger
C It is lighter
D It is stronger
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
15062
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5
6
Go OnPage 16
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9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
15067
8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
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10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
15068
11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
15069
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15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
1
2
3
4
Go OnPage 5
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
Go OnPage 6
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
Go OnPage 7
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
Page 9
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Go On
Page 10
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Go On
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
7 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
What is the main idea of Passage 1
A Scientists want to learn more from Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton
B Susan Hendrickson accidentally discovered the fossilized bones of aT rex
C Susan Hendricksonprimes discovery has allowed scientists to learn a lotabout the T rex
D Scientists can now study Tyrannosaurus Sueprimes bones because of howthe skeleton is displayed
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
15062
Go OnPage 15
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
5
6
Go OnPage 16
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
15067
8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
15071
Go OnPage 17
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
15068
11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
15069
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
Go OnPage 4
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
1
2
3
4
Go OnPage 5
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
Go OnPage 6
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
Go OnPage 7
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
Page 9
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Go On
Page 10
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Go On
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____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Part B
Fill in the circles before two sentences from the passage that supportyour answer in Part A
A Paleontologists have learned so much from studying Suersquos bones
B From the position of her eye sockets theyrsquove learned that Sue had
good depth perception C This helped her to be a fierce hunter who
could tell how far away her next meal was D From the structure of
her ears they know that Sue and other T rexes had great hearing
which also helped them to hunt E From the length of her snout
theyrsquove discovered that T rexes had a sharp sense of smellmdashanother
quality that gave strength to these giant predators
F Scientists still have many questions and hope to learn even more
from Sue G They would like to figure out whether Sue was male or
female to know whether she was warm- or cold-blooded and to learn
more about her daily activities H Thanks to Susan Hendrickson Peter
Larson and the rest of the team from the Black Hills Institute
paleontologists all over the world will get the chance to continue to
study Sue and try to find some of these answers
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
5
6
Go OnPage 16
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
15067
8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
15071
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
15068
11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
15080
Go OnPage 18
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
15069
Page 19
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
Go OnPage 4
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
1
2
3
4
Go OnPage 5
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
Go OnPage 6
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
Go OnPage 7
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
Page 9
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Go On
Page 10
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Go On
Page 11
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Go OnPage 16
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
9 Read this sentence from paragraph 1
ldquoThis T rex was over 90 percent complete and would be a treasure troveof information for the paleontologists scientists who study dinosaurs onher teamrdquo
What does treasure trove mean as it is used in this sentence
A something that is kept secret
B something that is worth money
C something that is very valuable
D something that belongs to someone
15067
8 What are two ways that Tyrannosaurus Suersquos skeleton is used
A as an interesting Tyrannosaurus rex display that brings visitors intothe museum
B as evidence to prove that Tyrannosaurus rexes were warm-bloodedcreatures
C as an example of how to make missing Tyrannosaurus rex bones
D as a tool that allows scientists to study Tyrannosaurus rex fossils
E as a demonstration of the daily activities of Tyrannosaurus rexes
15071
Go OnPage 17
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
15068
11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
15080
Go OnPage 18
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
15069
Page 19
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
Go OnPage 4
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
1
2
3
4
Go OnPage 5
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
Go OnPage 6
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
Go OnPage 7
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
10 Which phrase describes the structure of paragraphs 1 and 2
A order of events
B cause and effect
C problem and solution
D comparison of problems
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11 Which detail from the audio clip supports the information in paragraph 4
A Scientists still have many questions about Tyrannosaurus Sue
B Tyrannosaurus Sue is more complete than other museum displays
C Scientists made discoveries after Tyrannosaurus Sue became adisplay
D Studies have yet to determine whether Tyrannosaurus Sue was maleor female
15080
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FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
15069
Page 19
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
Go OnPage 4
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
1
2
3
4
Go OnPage 5
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
Go OnPage 6
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
Go OnPage 7
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
Page 9
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Go On
Page 10
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Go On
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Go OnPage 18
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
12 This question has two parts First answer Part A Then answer Part B
Part A
Why were experts called in to display Suersquos skeleton
A The skeleton needed the addition of missing parts
B The skeleton needed to be protected from visitors
C The skeleton needed extra support to hang upright
D The skeleton needed to be arranged in a specific way
Part B
Select one sentence to support your answer in Part A
A ldquoMost of the T rex skeletons that had been found beforeHendricksonrsquos discovery were missing many bonesrdquo (paragraph 1)
B ldquoToday children from all over the country go to the Field Museum inChicago Illinois to visit Suerdquo (paragraph 3)
C ldquoAll of the bones in the display are realmdashexcept for the headrdquo(paragraph 3)
D ldquoThey designed a way to hang the skeleton so that each individualbone could be removed and studied then replaced without
disturbing the rest of the displayrdquo (paragraph 4)
15069
Page 19
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
Go OnPage 4
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
1
2
3
4
Go OnPage 5
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
Go OnPage 6
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
Go OnPage 7
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
Page 9
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Go On
Page 10
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Go On
Page 11
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Page 19
FSA ELA Reading Practice Test Questions
15 The name Air Force One is usually used for the __________ [ A white
and blue large plane B blue and white large plane C large plane white
and blue D large white and blue plane] with these special features
However even if the president flies on a different plane that plane would
be called Air Force One This is because any plane that the president flies
on is referred to by this name
14873
13 Not even traveling can stop the president from working There is a
special airplane designed just for the president It has three different
levels Those levels include bedrooms a conference room offices and
even a medical room with a __________ [ A docter B doctor
C dockter D docktor] on board This airplane is called Air Force One 14871
Choose the correct word or phrase to fill in each blank in the passage Foreach blank fill in the circle before the word or phrase that is correct 1013
14 The president travels with a lot of different people other officials aides
and even reporters Air Force One can handle all the guests There are
__________ [ A too B tow C two D to] kitchens that feed up to one
hundred people at a time Going long distances is easy because this
airplane __________ [ A can B must Cshould D might] refuel in
the air 14872
Go OnPage 4
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
1
2
3
4
Go OnPage 5
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
Go OnPage 6
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
Go OnPage 7
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
Page 9
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Go On
Page 10
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Go On
Page 11
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Go OnPage 4
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Read the ldquoThe Wild Among Usrdquo passage set
The Wild Among Us
Source 1 The Howl Next Door
by Julie McPartland
Ahhh-eeee-oouu Coyotes are famous for their howl People oftenthink of coyote howls as a sound far off in the wild mountains or openplains They imagine sitting by a fire and listening to nighttimeconversations between the wild canines in the distance That high-pitched cry is not always so far away though More and more coyotesare found in or near cities
In recent years the animals have even moved into parks in NewYork City No coyotes are not swinging on swings and playing insandboxes Although coyotes live in the parks most people will neversee them up close Coyotes like many wild animals are naturallycautious around humans One urban park ranger says that she has only seen five coyotes face-to-face in thirteen years However usingspecial cameras that watch the parks at night people observe thecoyotes playing and running The coyotes do not know the cameras arethere so they act naturally Park rangers scientists and others arelearning about the behavior of the new residents
Not everyonersquos opinion is positive though Some people fear theidea of the coyotes in the parks However park rangers have no plansto remove the wild coyotes Instead the park officials are working oneducating people They say there is little reason to fear the animals aslong as humans let them remain wild People should remember not tofeed the coyotes If a coyote links humans with food the animal maybegin to lose its fear of humans and become a nuisance
There are many New Yorkers including urban park rangers whoare happy about the new coyotes in the neighborhood If coyotes livethere it is because the parks have become cleaner and saferenvironments Coyotes like the parks for the same reasons people doOne benefit of coyotes in cities is that they hunt and eat common pestslike mice and rats The rangers hope people continue to learn abouthow to live with these new neighbors and their well-known howlldquoThe Howl Next Doorrdquo by Julie McPartland Written for educational purposes
1
2
3
4
Go OnPage 5
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
Go OnPage 6
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
Page 9
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FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Source 2 Power Chewers
by Karl Szymas
A flash of a bushy tail a speedy furry chase the sudden stopmdashasquirrel hangs upside down on the underside of a large branchlistening He uses his strong claws to defy gravity and if we remainstill we can watch as he scampers further up the tree A squirrel issuch a common sight in many cities that most of us do not stop tothink about them One of the squirrelrsquos most powerful traits is also one of its most troubling secrets Squirrelsrsquo teeth never stop growing
There is an expression ldquolong in the toothrdquo meaning old Does thismean squirrels go around with long long teeth as they age Not achance They use their teeth constantly grinding them down Asomnivores squirrels like to chew on nuts berries and insectsSometimes they end up chewing on other things This constantchewing can cause cities to power down
A squirrelrsquos need to chew combined with its ability to go almostanywhere and its desire to stay safe leads it to go inside transformersA transformer is a large box where electrical wiring is kept A squirrelgoes into a transformer for the same reason it goes into a hole in atree It wants to be safe Also the top of a transformer box is a perfectspot for a squirrel to spread out and lie in the sun or shade Theplatform even provides room for a squirrel to launch itself onto a powerline another place for it to chew on wires Unfortunately whensquirrels keep their teeth busy with wires neighborhoods and citieslose power This sometimes causes the lights to go out in hundreds orthousands of homes It is pretty incredible to think that one littlescampering squirrel could affect the lives of so many people
5
6
7
Go OnPage 6
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
Go OnPage 7
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
Page 9
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Go OnPage 6
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
8
9
ldquoPower Chewersrdquo by Karl Szymas Written for educational purposes Information in graphictaken from ldquoSquirrel Powerrdquo by Jon Mooallem New York Times August 31 2013
Source 3 Pigeons and People
by Nicole Wilson
Look up in any major city and you may spot a pigeon perched onthe ledge of a building Tall buildings have only been common in citiesfor a few hundred years Where did pigeons hang out before that Manypigeons living in cities today are descendants of rock doves Rock dovesoriginally made their homes in steep cliffs that bordered the ocean Tallbuildings resemble those steep cliffs so it makes sense that pigeonshave made themselves at home there Some city dwellers see them asloud pests cooing and causing a mess Pigeon droppings spoil thebeauty of buildings cars and statues However people may be themain reason pigeons came to cities in the first place
People and pigeons have a long history Because pigeons are mild-mannered they have been used as pets and helpers to humansfor nearly 5000 years Pigeons were brought into cities as sources offood and for fun and practical uses They are used to living among
Tampa FLMason City IA
Roanoke VAClackamas County OR
Wichita KSRock Hill SC
Summerville SCPortland OR
State of KentuckyKalamazoo MI
0
A Few of 50 Power Outages Caused By Squirrels Summer of 2013
Number of People Who Lost Power
Lo
cati
on
s
Go OnPage 7
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
Page 9
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Go On
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Go OnPage 7
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
people They are friendly and fly in flocks of between twenty and thirtybirds The birds often rely on people for food eating almost anythingpeople offer them The hope for food is one reason groups of pigeonsgather in crowded areas Many people feed them so the birds keepcoming back
Some pigeons are particularly special to people because they canbe trained as messengers Homing or carrier pigeons will find their wayhome from distant places People use this skill by writing notes andattaching them to the homing pigeonrsquos leg Then the pigeon will fly thenote to a desired location During World Wars I and II pigeons helpedarmies communicate In fact in World War II a pigeon named GI Joereceived a medal for his bravery He had carried an important messageto British troops when other communication systems went down InWorld War I another pigeon saved the lives of 194 American soldiersThe soldiers were surrounded by the enemy and could not tell anyonewhere they were They sent a pigeon named Cher Ami who deliveredtheir location to friendly troops Today there is a service in Texas thatuses carrier pigeons to send birthday and other messagesldquoPigeons and Peoplerdquo by Nicole Wilson Written for educational purposes
1023
10
Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
Page 9
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Go On
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Go On
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Go OnPage 8
FSA ELA Writing Practice Test
Writing Prompt
Write an informative essay about the effects wild animals and humanshave on each other when they live in the same area Use informationfrom the passages in your essay
Manage your time carefully so that you can
bull read the passages
bull plan your response
bull write your response and
bull revise and edit your response
Be sure to include
bull an introduction
bull information from the passages as support and
bull a conclusion that is related to the information presented
Your response should be in the form of a multiparagraph essay Writeyour response in the space provided
15070
Page 9
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Go On
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